Beyond his control or even influence, direct or by proxy.
Industrial might, raw materials to sustain, and millions in a Labor Force he can get no benefit from. Cannot be challenged militarily because the equipment has no reliance on anything he has his paws in, and may not be technologically superior, but available in greater numbers. Soviet roll-over. Shoot all the missiles off your great fighters, then deal with low fuel, and maybe a runway left to land on, when a dozen more come up to shoot you. 30mm aircraft cannon may seem a joke, until one of those shells in heading for you.