I think that was the point of the OP - this is overt imperialism of the 'old-fashioned' kind, rather than something hidden under cover of 'development aid' or similar. To me (an historian) this contemporary political lesson is more important than the history lesson (important though that is).
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Shiv Ramdas Rice Lord
how is this new, this was literally British policy in like half of Asia in the 19th century
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