You misunderstand what I wrote, it seems? I argue trivial game theory. If brutal dictators can get their way by hurting their own civilians, it will be very ba

You misunderstand what I wrote, it seems? I argue trivial game theory. If brutal dictators can get their way by hurting their own civilians, it will be very bad for a lot of civilians. For a parallel, there would be very few kidnappings if no ransom was paid.