“It’s as simple as” should almost never be used when discussing history. Especially geopolitical history. The actions of nation states are one of the least simplistic parts of history and your belief that they are is indicative of your lack of investigation. I encourage you nourish an understanding of historical developments beyond that of a child. The duality of good and evil should be entirely irrelevant and should not even be mentioned in this sort of discussion.
„Your honour, I only helped the evil guy to rob this bank to make sure he gets only half of the money….“
Two evil dictatorships conspired together for their own gain and one betrayed the other before the other could do it first. It’s as simple as that.
“It’s as simple as” should almost never be used when discussing history. Especially geopolitical history. The actions of nation states are one of the least simplistic parts of history and your belief that they are is indicative of your lack of investigation. I encourage you nourish an understanding of historical developments beyond that of a child. The duality of good and evil should be entirely irrelevant and should not even be mentioned in this sort of discussion.