Yes you have indeed said something of the political replacement of the western influence.
About Big Pharma, I know. Whenever I read something from you I start to think about what can we do to change this, and then I remember that my country is being run from the shadows by a convicted felon that hides behind a prime minister that can't say 10 words without misspelling at least one.
It is a fun time to live in, honestly :)