Yep, foresight is certainly 10/20, and you, I, and everyone else knows RIGHT NOW exactly what the political composition of the world, its various national governments, their leaders, etc., will be every day for the next 100 years.
I envy you your crystal ball.
Can you tell me what the market will be doing next Wednesday, please? I'm planning some major moves and would like to know.
Ever hear "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" quote from Winston Churchill?
At its very heart, it signals that in times of conflict and strife, you can find allies in odd places, allies who might not have been allies in previous times, and certainly allies who might very well not be allies in a few days, weeks, or years.