What can be inferred about long-standing rogue states, such as libya, iraq, and north korea? they failed because the soviet union collapsed, and its financial patronage of rogue satellite states ended. they were successful due to a single leader or dynastic regime maintaining control of the government. they endured despite frequent political unrest, coup attempts, regime changes, and assassinations. they were rich because their oceanfront access to shipping routes allowed merchant fleets to plunder.