True, it makes sense as a last ditch effort for a declining empire to try taking out a major adversary (that isn't China, since it's too late for that). But this specific tactic at this specific time? I hope they get what they've brought upon themselves, with 500 years of interest.
It's rational, just not for us: https://xcancel.com/bidetmarxman/status/2034798211039465549
(However, it doesn't mean they will necessarily escape the conclusion you have said)
True, it makes sense as a last ditch effort for a declining empire to try taking out a major adversary (that isn't China, since it's too late for that). But this specific tactic at this specific time? I hope they get what they've brought upon themselves, with 500 years of interest.