RE: the great game

["Max Sawicky" <sawicky@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If there's a major error in this analysis, I would say it's the
failure to appreciate the extent to which Russia is or will
become a U.S. client.  Otherwise it's hard to believe the
Bushies are that stupid, but I'm open to persuasion to
the contrary.  I wonder what Mark J. would say, aside
from the 'no oil shortage' part.

mbs


L.A. TIMES/COMMENTARY/November 28, 2001
Russia Checkmated Its New Best Friend

Many Americans, grown cynical of government pronouncements, have been asking
whether the real war goal of the United States in Afghanistan is to gain
access to Central Asia's oil and gas. The answer: no and yes.

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