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2011-11-26 The Grand Turk

Cyprus: Russian navy nears gas drilling zone

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Posted by g(r)omgoru 2011-11-26 06:15|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 After 18 years of negotiations Russia has joined the WTO. This is important to Europe energy needs and needed economic growth for Russia. They expect things to get worse in Russia because of the European downturn. Working deals with neighbors wanting stability and securing natural resources is what they seem to be doing. With Obama we have created a vacuum and Russia is looking to move in to secure stability in the region. Libya was an embarrassment for them. Syrian leadership may change but with Russian involvement perhaps a more controlled transition will occur. Yes, Syria is a major trading partner in arms but also a buffer. Now near Cyprus perhaps this will temper Turkey's Erdogan. Turkey has attacked Cyprus in the past. Putin may win but looks to lose 50 seats in his parties election. This may temper Putin. "Russian navy and Israeli military will hold joint exercises" sounds like they are building a better relationship. I see Russia in a building phase. An outreach that is worldwide. We should be doing the same thing. The difference with China is their building is just acquiring. Then if they can't acquire they act like a 300 pound gorilla. China is ill prepared for an economic downturn.
We have the natural resources but choose not to use them. We desperately need new people leading our country into a modern future not so haphazardly. My two cents.

Posted by Dale 2011-11-26 11:39|| 2011-11-26 11:39|| Front Page Top

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