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2003-08-01 Korea

Russiaâs plan for pre-emptive strike on North Korea

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Posted by Dar 2003-08-01 1:59:03 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I would not think that the Russians would publicize an attack plan without an agenda to go with it. They obviously want to distance themselves from the Norks in the public arena. So now that leaves China and SKor (we won't count the other AOEs). We do have some leverage on SKor, but do we really have anything we can use in the near future on the Chicoms? They are the key for sinking the Nork tub.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-8-1 4:41:18 PM|| 2003-8-1 4:41:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 All I see is a big carrot... which apparently isn't being pointed out. I believe financial markets, particularly in Hong Kong and Shanghai, would react favorably to signs of significant US-China cooperation on this.
They've tied their currency to the dollar in such a way that I think it would result in a windfall of several billion dollars for them, going straight into the hands of the party.

Posted by Dishman 2003-8-1 6:53:47 PM|| 2003-8-1 6:53:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 The Varyag? That's a hoot. The last Russian cruiser "Varyag" got sunk at Inchon by the Japanese in 1904.

Posted by SPQR 2755 2003-8-1 10:12:32 PM|| 2003-8-1 10:12:32 PM|| Front Page Top

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