Reading a paper on the Russian economy right now. From what I've read so far they are heavily relying on other countries being open to the idea of establishing trade relations with them, but there are just too many countries that rely on the west and don't want to face sanctions.
That will be really bad if/when that happens.
Definitely. It would be a bloodbath early on, but in the end, it's a much smaller area to deal with than Russia with Ukraine.
Totally agree with you. I didn't know it at the time of posting, but the July 23 grain deal that was struck between Russia and Ukraine is actually better for Russia. They export way more grain than the Ukraine and they also get to trade their grain without restrictions. It seems to me that Russia might benefit more from that deal than the Ukraine.
Most of the world is not sanctioning Russia. Our state dept is basically threatening countries to get on board after bribes failed early on. Turkey seems to be debating leaving nato and most of the middle east seem to be happy to stick it to the US.
People need to get that our government isn't as popular globally as we are told domestically. Our economy is the only thing keeping them "nice" with us.
I don't think the world will just roll over if they do this in open conflict. I think you're right that Taiwan will be under Chinese control one day, but I think it's a bit further down the line. From what I've been reading and hearing they can't really afford the risk right now. There has been trouble that started in the Henan region and has been slowly spreading. I think that's something they want to focus on first before they look to take any real risks. They've been posturing around the straight but this is actually the perfect opportunity for them to take back some ground, but I don't think they're going to get greedy. They crossed that line in the sand and it seems to me that the world has decided to accept it. China has always played the long game and this was a big step forward for them.
Not really? Who cares how corrupt you claim Ukraine is? They are still a democracy and therefore deserve our protection and companionship!
No, it is a naval decided conflict, much more conventional and much more costly.
No chance
absomotherfuckinglutely..........................assuming that China's economy is looking worse.
they were having bank runs and rolled in tanks to keep the peace.
I understand that is what the story is, not so sure that is the complete truth, but i follow you.
