You're implying that humanity net overall has a fixed output and the only way a country can do well for itself is at the expense of others. Technological, infra

You're implying that humanity net overall has a fixed output and the only way a country can do well for itself is at the expense of others. Technological, infrastructure and agricultural improvements, and more efficient use of resources make the whole "pie" bigger for everyone, and don't require being a top 10 economy relying on a resource rich 3rd world.