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2007-09-19 Down Under

Australia's defence links 'worry' Russia

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Posted by tipper 2007-09-19 09:45|| || Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top

#1 "They explain this by what appear to be not entirely justified fears about North Korea. It's possible the (North) Koreans could cause some unpleasantness for the Japanese or... us. But they can't reach the Americans and they won't likely be able to for years.''

Do the Russians really not understand the concept of allies? Or of long range planning? or do they simply know the journalists are unlikely to question their foolish comments.

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-09-19 11:11|| 2007-09-19 11:11|| Front Page Top

#2 " Narrow alliances, especially tight military-political unions, are a worry" he said.
"Remember the old anything goes, whatever floats your boat, Warsaw Pact?"

Posted by Grunter 2007-09-19 13:00|| 2007-09-19 13:00|| Front Page Top

#3 won't be able to for years? Yes, we would prefer never Mr. Lasukyouov.

Posted by Hupavilet Panda7295 2007-09-19 15:37|| 2007-09-19 15:37|| Front Page Top

#4 boo hoo Russia

Posted by Tarzan Uleamble6134 2007-09-19 19:02|| 2007-09-19 19:02|| Front Page Top

#5 Oz has 21,050,000 people and 3,000,000 sq miles of land. Not enough to have desires regarding any neighbors. What the hell is Russia worried about? They are thousands of miles away anyhow!

Posted by 3dc 2007-09-19 20:38|| 2007-09-19 20:38|| Front Page Top

#6 See also STRATFOR > RED OCTOBER: RUSSIA, IRAQ AND IRAN. Russ empire is back thanx to Putin - Russia gener benefits from any US-Iranian conflict in ME, as latter will weaken USA and simul destroy Iran = Islamism in Russ backyard, leaving Russ to deal wid its looming "China Problem". *GEOSTRATEGY
-DIRECT > recent large Russ AIREX included 48-hour simulated ALCM attack on targets inside USA.

* WORLDTRIBUNE > CHINA BUILDING WORLD'S LARGEST NAVY WHILE US NAVY IS IN STEEP DECLINE. Concept of multi-flag/nation fleet, 1000-ship Global-World Navy + new UN Law of the Sea regs has dangerous risks for USA as a naval power. USA going into self-decline with its eyes wide open.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2007-09-19 23:01|| 2007-09-19 23:01|| Front Page Top

#7 "The strengthening of ~~Russia, Iran, China, Venezula, Cuba, Syria, and Islamist~~ US-Australian-Japanese ties has got our attention.... Narrow alliances, especially tight military-political unions, are a worry."

Posted by Muggsy Phump4546 2007-09-19 23:06|| 2007-09-19 23:06|| Front Page Top

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