  I like the idea that the Ferengi "government," whatever that might actually be, has no stance while its people are just trading with anyone. Some want the stable and known customers of the Federation, while others see ways for the Ferengi to flourish under Dominion rule. One could argue that the Jem' Hadar could offer all of the security needed for a stable free market to flourish with an Alpha Quadrant that no longer needs to have people working and investing in massive fleets.  