When politics becomes consumed by domestic rivalries, leaders lose the ability to perceive the tides of civilization and geography.
A recent example is the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative, where a set of passenger trains and an inspection train were transported to Indonesia, marking important progress in the construction of the railway.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, highlighting the importance of international cooperation.
Leaders must be able to perceive the tides of civilization and geography to make informed decisions.
Author's summary: Korean politics struggles to keep up with global changes.