Since South African War, East Africa can no longer keep a low profile in the military field, but the military can only represent the external appearance of the country in East Africa.
After all, as long as they are willing to spend money, the military strength of many countries can be glamorous on the surface. For example, the Saudi Arabia and UAE countries in the previous life, or the Beiyang Fleet of the Far East Empire, and the Russian navy of Russo-Japanese War, may seem powerful, but in actual combat, their secrets will be revealed.
Without the support of strong economic and industrial strength, this kind of military obtained through "Made by All Nations" is just a fake. Even if it uses advanced Western weapons, it is nothing more than a one-time consumable.
Of course, East Africa is not among them. After all, East Africa initiated the independence of its defense industry as early as the last century. However, military alone cannot solve all problems.
Especially for some independent countries, blind threats of force will only push them to potential enemies in East Africa, such as United States, Japan, or great powers such as Britain, France, and Russia.
Russia is a typical example. Russia's military strength is not unpowerful, but its poor foreign policy has made most of its neighbors or peripheral areas of the country hate it.
Along with the preparation of East Africa World Expo, East African government also began to send invitations to all over the world.
Far East Empire.
"Why is there another country hosting the World Expo?" Looking at the invitation letter submitted by the East African Ambassador Pavilion, President Far East Empire now asked, "America is still hosting the Panama Exposition. They also invited us to participate before."
When asked by the President, Yang Du said, "There is such a Panama Exposition, but it seems to have started in February this year. At that time, American government strongly invited our government to participate in this expo. Although it is called Panama Exposition, the actual venue is San Francisco in United States West Coast."
The president said, "In this case, East Africa is coming to join in the fun. Could it be that this World Expo is just like a game? It's like child's play!"
The timing of the World Expo being held in East Africa is actually a little tricky. United States's World Expo here has not yet ended, and East Africa has also come to join in the fun. This made the president think of the idiom "To imitate others".
Yang Du said, "In fact, it is easy to understand. Western countries have always liked to show their economic and industrial strength through expositions, especially exhibitions like World Expo, which have huge economic benefits behind them."
"Through product display, it can be beneficial to the export of domestic products, and this is what countries around the world are pursuing now. The international market is very important, especially Western world, which pays special attention to 'profit' over 'righteousness'."
The president said, "That's true, but United States and East African government held the World Expo one after another. There must be something fishy about it. Tiger Duke, what do you think?"
After thinking for a while, Yang Du said, "From a conspiracy perspective, United States and East Africa do have motives to achieve some goals through the expo. After all, the world situation is now in a very delicate environment."
"Europe Countries are mired in war, which has caused Britain, France, Russia, and Germany and other major powers to withdraw Europe, and a large number of power vacuums have appeared in the entire world."
"Today, the only major countries that are not at war are America, East Africa and Japan. However, Japan is too small and obviously cannot compete with the two big countries of United States and East Africa."
"So when East Africa holds the World Expo during this period, it seems to have the meaning of competing with America."
The President said with great agreement, "I think so too. It is impossible for East Africa not to know Panama World Expo of America, and the economic competition between America and East Africa this year is indeed very fierce."
"I remember Western newspapers said that America and East Africa were like two jackals, taking advantage of the quarrel among the lions to steal the leftovers on the plate, and ended up biting them first."
I don't know where Yuan got the news from. The competition between East Africa and United States is indeed fierce, but it is definitely not so fierce. After all, the current confrontation between the two countries is mainly reflected in the economic field.
Whoever expands production capacity faster will be able to eat more. There is no doubt that East Africa, which has been prepared for a long time, has the first-mover advantage. As for United States, it is completely inferior to others. After all, the market demand is so strong now, and if your own production capacity is not expanded in time, the problem cannot be entirely attributed to East Africa.
Moreover, there is competition and cooperation between East Africa and United States. Due to insufficient local production capacity, many United States trading companies directly choose to cooperate with East Africa, that is, ordering from East Africa and then selling them in Europe. Therefore, not all United States companies hate East Africa. Of course, it is inevitable that the overall attitude of United States society towards East Africa is not very good.
However, it is most likely that a newspaper with a European capital background would make fun of United States and East Africa in such a weird way.
Yang Du said, "The World Expo is, to put it bluntly, a large-scale product sales event. For example, if United States invites our country, it is obviously coveting our huge population market. East African government must also have this consideration."
"But as long as the two countries do not interfere in our country's politics, we will naturally want to actively participate in such activities."
The President nodded and said, "In that case, let's organize a group of people to go to East Africa to participate in this event! Recently, some people are ignorant of current affairs and found this excuse to let them go to East Africa. After all, East Africa is also considered an imperial country, and East Africa is so powerful now, which obviously proves that we are right."
After all, the president has embarked on the path of his previous life and wants to go further, but even if Ernst knew it, he would not be able to say anything.
After all, I also chose a monarchy, and the current monarchy in East Africa is not a constitutional monarchy. Ernst is purely a feudal monarch.
As for the achievements in East Africa, it obviously has nothing to do with the monarchy. It is entirely due to Ernst's foresight advantage.
East African government delivered the invitation letter to the Far East Empire. In fact, it was just a matter of convenience, and it was not the focus of the invitation to the current World Expo in East Africa.
The key invited countries are the Oceania and South America countries, which basically overlap with the concept of Southern Hemisphere economic system in East Africa.
Even the British colony Australia is also within the scope of East Africa's invitation. Although Australia is just a colony, Australia is important enough, so it is impossible for East Africa to ignore Australia.
Of course, at this stage, East Africa has definitely not taken any practical action against Australia. As long as the British hegemony has not disintegrated, Australia will only be Britain's loyal dog. This can be seen from European War now. Australia directly sends troops to help Britain increase its momentum.
The countries that East Africa World Expo values most are actually South America countries, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela and so on.
Over the past decade or so, East Africa's exchanges with South America countries have achieved great results. Now, through East Africa World Expo, they can further strengthen their "trust" in East Africa.
These countries are what East Africa has really planned for a long time. Now South America is the "front line" between East Africa and United States competing for regional voice.
United States has greatly increased its momentum in South America through Panama Exposition, and East Africa also plans to use the World Expo to let South American Countries see that East Africa is a top power that is not inferior to United States in all aspects.
This is actually a process of "flexing muscles", and then American countries use the strength of the two countries and their own political needs to pay homage to the new dock.
As for the original docks, they were naturally Britain and France. Now Britain and France are inseparable in Europe, and United States and East Africa have begun to poach Britain, France, and Germany.
Therefore, during this period of time, East Africa must fully demonstrate its "advancedness" in East African industry, economy, culture, etc. Only in this way can countries that plan to defect to East Africa be willing to do so.
The negative example is Tsarist Russia. Why are Russian "little brothers" so alienated? It's not because of Russia's poor economy and political corruption. If you become a Russian "little brother", you will most likely not have a good life.