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Risks seen for U.S. as it freezes out Russia - Los Angeles Times
Risks seen for U.S. as it freezes out Russia - Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON -- Nearly six weeks after Russia sent troops into neighboring Georgia, the Bush administration remains deeply divided over whether to retaliate against it -- and some officials fear the internal conflict is already undermining strategically important national security collaborations. ...
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Arguing on Georgia ≠ Nuclear Cooperation
democracyarsenal.org — ... The LA Times has an excellent breakdown of how the Georgia conflict has hurt our ability to work with the Russians on critical non-proliferation issues. ...

Admiral Mullen Pleads For Co-operation With Russia
Newshoggers.com — ... contrast to harsher rhetoric from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and particularly Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, who has said Russia would face severe consequences for its actions in Georgia.  One of the areas where Mullen said the US and Russia must continue co-operation is nuclear non-proliferation, including safeguarding loose nuclear materials which might fall into the hands of terrorists. However, the Bush administration doesn't think that's as important as tough talk for domestic consumption. ...

Admiral Mullen Pleads For Co-operation With Russia
Crooks and Liars — ... contrast to harsher rhetoric from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and particularly Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, who has said Russia would face severe consequences for its actions in Georgia.  One of the areas where Mullen said the US and Russia must continue co-operation is nuclear non-proliferation, including safeguarding loose nuclear materials which might fall into the hands of terrorists. However, the Bush administration doesn’t think that’s as important as tough talk for domestic consumption. ...

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