Lin Shiping likewise felt that the Newland Republic's chances of entering the war were slim, and at most, they would covertly support the Tiaoman Empire.
The key issue was that the Newland Republic was not confident of a certain victory.
Even with early planning and months of preparation, the Newland Authority would not likely plunge the country into a state of war without a reason.
Without mobilizing for war, the Newland Authority had no reason to believe they could win in a sudden outbreak of a Global War.
That's the crux of the matter.
As long as the Newland Republic sent troops directly to Boss Bay, this regional conflict would immediately escalate into a Global War!
Did the leaders of Newland have the resolve and courage to engage in a Global War?
However, it also proved another concern, that during the war, the Newland Authority might provide support to Iraq indirectly, or through proxies.
