Lannister is a cunning dwarf and a brilliant strategist, to boot. Both these qualities will not only help him to survive but also to become the main architect of the restoration process.
"Winds of Winter" is expected to focus heavily on Stannis Baratheon and Lannister. Both of them will re-construct the battered kingdoms and be a force to reckon with.
Even though Baratheon wins the Battle of Winterfell in the book, he will be not be able to accomplish his dream of ruling on the Iron Throne. As, a White Walker is expected to kill him in the upcoming