Do What I Say While I Refuse To Listen

Imagine a country’s leadership refusing to address or even acknowledge the reasons it comes under attack. Then imagine that same country’s leaders ordering an attack on a different country after its leaders refuse to comply with demands placed upon it.

This country would be projecting to the world that it will not listen to others--even while under attack--while demanding every other country listen it its commands and follow them. Can a country like this last?