A split sort of like when Russia votes against sanctions on Iran, North Korea, Sudan,etc.......?
Hypocritcal mutts.
Each great power tries to maintain and expand its sphere of influence. Each and every one, no exception. It is like the laws of thermodynamics.
If you forget the rhetoric/ideology/words spoken on all sides for a moment and look for the balance and interplay of power the image of the world will get much clearer.
Now there are some differences, for example if you are weaker you will try to use legal means and wit, if you are stronger you will go for use of force more willingly. If you have systems of checks and balances at home it will make your external policies less sure, if you concentrate power your base might weaken in long term etc ...