Soon – US and Russia Shoot it Out?

John Moore | August 21, 2008

The situation in Georgia now offers a small but not insignificant possibility of armed conflict between US and Russian forces. Russia’s plans for Georgia are not clear, but so far, they have violated their pledge to pull back – still operating forces throughout undisputed Georgian territory.
At the same time, US military aircraft are flying over [...]

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Vladimir’s Vyigrysh and Georgia

John Moore | August 21, 2008

Russia controls almost all land oil and natural gas flow into Europe, and takes a cut (Vigorish) of the spoils – a big cut that enriches Putin and those who support him.
The one exception is the BTC pipeline, which avoids Russia by transiting Georgia.
Need more be said?

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