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Not knowing which cards the opponent has, and by extension what Regions will be scored during the turn is an important part of the game. The USSR always has the China card at the beginning of the game, and Vietnam Revolts is another Early Game event. If I know Asia will be scored, I know I should focus on it.

Also pay attention to DEFCON suicide cards.
https://twilightstrategy.com/2011/12/12/general-strategy-defcon/