“Resisting a more powerful opponent will result in your defeat, whilst adjusting to and evading your opponent's attack will cause him to lose his balance, his power will be reduced, and you will defeat him. This can apply whatever the relative values of power…” ~ Jigaro Kano
As I study the geopolitical moves of Putin & the Russians, it seems to me they are adeptly applying “judo principles” in the pursuit of their political & economic goals.
They are using elements of surprise to throw opponents off balance, literally & figuratively.