The world is cruel, and in the fierce international competition, there is no room for even the slightest warmth.
In order to protect its own interests, the Tsarist Government resolutely chose to abandon the nations of Europe, and Madrid was suddenly swept up in turmoil.
Despite its decline, Spain, as the gatekeeper of the great powers in Europe, still held significant influence on the European Continent.
With Russia, the world's number three, unwilling to take the lead, it naturally fell to Spain, who was number four.
Though Spain's title as the fourth great power was somewhat nominal, the lack of strong competitors could not be ignored.
Among the shorter candidates, the once-glorious Kingdom of Spain still enjoyed greater recognition than Japan or the United States, who had never experienced such glory.
Not only were the countries of Europe urging Spain to lead the "non-alignment movement," but even Britain and the United States were beating the drums from behind.
