While I conceptually agree, practically - this is a naive take on protecting self interests in an altruistic externalities where if you follow such leaders, the “hawks” amongst the “doves” will wipe out the entire population of doves.

Extreme take of your stance would be to say that we should hold to a higher standards and not strike back if an enemy attacks us because we are peaceful. We should strive to be peaceful, but when time comes, the response should be appropriate to the threat posed.

China should be excluded from the WTO if they don’t want to play a fair game with others.

I admire your righteousness though.