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2016-02-12 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russia raises specter of interminable or 'world war' if Syria talks fail

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Posted by Fred 2016-02-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Syria

#1 US oil triggered the Japanese attack on Pearl harbor. The embargo was intended to force Japan's hand in China. It forced hand in an unexpected direction.

Today, it can be argued that low oil prices impact Iran and Russia's ability to project force. I wonder if this too might backfire....

Posted by Sven the pelter 2016-02-12 08:13|| 2016-02-12 08:13|| Front Page Top

#2 U.S. Allies Now Fighting CIA-Backed Rebels

Posted by Sven the pelter 2016-02-12 12:17|| 2016-02-12 12:17|| Front Page Top

#3 Is this part of the flexibility that Ohoho said he'd have after the last election?

Posted by AlanC 2016-02-12 12:27|| 2016-02-12 12:27|| Front Page Top

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