I just don't understand one thing. Imagine after UIF defeated and then the Chinese block, what are you guys gonna do?
Kinngrim compared to the other factions in your block you know you aren't quiet strong and you will have to fight somehow for your own survival. Or were you guys supposed to have some friendly wars, keeping each other parties balanced and fight strat battles?
at least I would, if I where a anti uif faction, I would seize my opportunity now and strike, form new alliances.
You gave the example of two fighting groups and a 3rd trying to stop them, no, the art is to cause a group within to fight each other.
Just what if the ottomans and kapikulus would become best friends and attack the apostates in the north or the wolves? But I highly doubt it, never saw the kapis take action.
Nevertheless, like Teeth said, this is the best moment to make strat interesting, its all up the anti uif factions, unfortunately they are too afraid.