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Russia’s Strategy of Manipulation
pajamasmedia.com - 28 days ago
Russia’s Strategy of Manipulation
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Putin may have thrown down a new card in Georgia, indirectly asking us to sacrifice that nation in return for his help on Iran.
yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 30 days ago
Neoconservatism’s Tradeoffs Problem
— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — One of the signature elements of neoconservative foreign policy is a complete refusal to set priorities or talk about tradeoffs. Whatever problem we happen to be talking about right now needs to be met with bold and decisive action, casting caution ... (more) Neoconservatism’s Tradeoffs Problem

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Russia violating treaty, developing missile
washingtontimes.com - 10/22/2009
Russia violating treaty, developing missile
— washingtontimes.com — Bill Gertz INSIDE THE RING START 'cheating' Republicans in the Senate are gearing up to battle the Obama administration over the high-priority plan to finish a new arms-control treaty with Russia before the end of the year. Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona ... (more) Russia violating treaty, developing missile

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rferl.org - 10/23/2009
Interview: Gorbachev Criticizes Russia's Ruling United Russia Party
— rferl.org — In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL's Russia Service, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized the pro-Kremlin United Russia party, which he blamed for fraud in regional elections earlier this month. Widespread allegations of serious ... (more) Interview: Gorbachev Criticizes Russia's Ruling United ...

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