Poland happened to be exactly this kind of country. There was nothing strange about that in this world; there were always countries unable to see the overall situation clearly. Relatively speaking, Poland was even considered normal among them.
Moreover, Poland possessed a peculiar resilience. Otherwise, it would have long since been swallowed by Tsarist Russia without even crumbs left behind.
At this moment, Sosnkowski said, "Actually, Mr. President, we need not place all our bets on Germany or the Soviet Union."
"Or rather, we should not confine our gaze solely to Europe. Europe is indeed the most important region for Polish diplomacy, but there are still countries elsewhere in the world that can influence Europe."
"We have always focused on Europe while overlooking great powers outside it, such as East Africa and the United States. Perhaps Poland can establish contact with them and thereby find a way out for itself."
This suggestion caught President Piłsudski's attention. He asked, "Do you believe East Africa and the United States can influence Germany's decisions?"
Sosnkowski said, "If Germany insists on going its own way, then that will indeed be difficult. But I believe neither the United States nor East Africa wishes to see a powerful leader emerge in Europe."
"Indeed, I believe these two extraterritorial countries, the United States and East Africa, may be the greatest variables in the future development of the European situation. They may join a new round of war in Europe. When that happens, how the European battlefield develops will become completely impossible to predict!"
"Mr. President, gentlemen, do you still remember how the last World War ended?"
After a brief recollection, President Piłsudski immediately understood what he meant. The reason World War I had ended so hastily lay precisely with the United States and East Africa.
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