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Bad News For NATO


It's just not good for a defensive military alliance when two of its newest members decide not to take part in exercises. Especially when they say the reason is not financial. That would have been an easy excuse.

Of course, the exercises are being held in Georgia, at a time when the Russians are really squeezing Saakashvilli. The near abroad is taking Russia's sphere of influence much more seriously these days. I wonder if the strategic mandarins in DC can read the tea leaves as clearly as the Balts?


Sean Paul Kelley May 6, 2009 - 7:22am
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Discretion,

is the better part of valor. Henry IV - Part I.

Synoia May 6, 2009 - 1:27pm
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Can't say they buried the lede

"Latvia and Estonia will not be taking part in the NATO exercise in Georgia this year."

In other news, North Korea will continue to test-fire intermediate-range ballistic missiles in the general direction of Japan, instead of firing them directly at China. Military analysts have expressed puzzlement at this apparently illogical policy.

Lupo the Butcher May 7, 2009 - 8:19pm
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North Korea is part of China

North Korea is a useful buffer state between China and the USA. Both love North Korea, which gives an excuse to the USA to continue its unpopular military presence in the area. With the help of North Korea, US soldiers can continue to rape local teens.

The leaders of North Korea are happy too if they are bribed enough.


--Sell Texas to China!

Singular May 8, 2009 - 10:26am
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