This is what happens when you know nothing about Geopolitics. Then you wonder why certain countries cut deals or their people get certain breaks that other folks don't get.
Only a fool would not want to build alliances in order to protect themselves from their enemies. Or use those alliances as a bargaining chip to make their enemies negotiate in good faith.
Edit - Especially when your enemy is recruiting everyone on their side like the golden state warriors.
This is why hate em or love em the NOI and Moorish science temple focused on NATION creation. When you are simply a member of an Anti African Nation you have no say in Geopolitics.