Your graph answers this instantly. The great Chinese general, #SunTzu said:
"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near."
(#TheArtOfWar)
They are simply deflecting from plethora of immediate threats that you portray on the right-hand side.
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