Posted by Matt in July 11th, 2008 |
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Africa,
African Nation,
China,
Failed Resolution,
George W Bush,
Mugabe,
Nation Council,
President George W Bush,
Presidential Election,
Priority,
Punitive Measures,
Regime,
Russia,
Show Of Hands,
UN,
Un Sanctions,
Veto,
Zimbabwe
More strategic unhelpfulness from Russia and China.
From the article:
Russia and China vetoed proposed sanctions on Zimbabwe on Friday, rejecting U.S. efforts to step up punitive measures after the African nation’s disputed presidential election.
Western powers mustered nine votes, the minimum needed to gain approval in the 15-nation council, in a show of hands. But the failed [...]
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Posted by Matt in June 12th, 2008 |
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Europe,
Military,
Conflict,
Cooperation With Russia,
Defense Ministry,
Deterioration,
France,
Military Capacity,
NATO,
Posture,
Priority,
Temptation,
Uncertainty,
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Others were driven by the uncertainty of the future. The posture Russia chooses to adopt in its efforts to reclaim its former status, in particular, was mentioned as cause for concern. The deterioration of Russian military capacity and the unlikelihood of a direct conflict make it more of a destabilizing factor than a threat. Nevertheless, [...]
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