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2008-08-16 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

PDF: Aug 6,2007 (yes 2007) Bombing incident in Georgia

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Posted by 3dc 2008-08-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 This was one of the sets of conclusions made 1 yr ago.

1. Russia is prepared to use armed force to discipline neighboring and regional states whose conduct Moscow finds objectionable.

2. The responses of the European Union and of leading European governments to this incident reflects poorly on their readiness to enter into credible long-term commitment to purchase gas and oil directly from Caspian states. Stated differently, Europe would appear to be seeking a closer relationship in the sphere of energy but without any corresponding relationship or reciprocal obligations in the security sphere.

Posted by 3dc 2008-08-16 02:17|| 2008-08-16 02:17|| Front Page Top

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