I see your take on it a bit more clearly now. Though I'm a bit inclined towards Yuri's approach. In my perspective I don't see the bad guy , good guy while I'm reading a particular story , i see it from the perspective of the character and the perspective will always be a bit biased. I see more of it as a possibility like a grounded version of a geopolitical conflict, the politics just being the fuel , the buildup , just a theme but the creativity makes it relatable , like a delicate but fine balance between wishful thinking & fantasy and realism.
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