The Russians warrant scrutiny. Let’s see: public announcement Russia will provide fuels for Iran. Despite being off-limits via the recent UN sanctions, selling Iran S-300 air defense systems hasn’t been waved off. Also, Iran is capable of making trouble in Russian “areas of influence.” This means the administration will have to keep sweetening their deals [...]
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Russia Attempts To Play It Both Ways?
Posted: July 16, 2010 in Iran, Russia, S-300, Sanctions, Spy Trade, UN Security CouncilTags: Iran, Russia
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Iranian Sanctions, Round Four
Posted: June 9, 2010 in Iran, Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program, Sanctions, UN, United NationsTags: Iran, United Nations
Iran. The UN. Sanctions. Vietnam. Gradual escalation. Will the fourth time be the charm? No. Iran is too determined and capable. Also, they have too much cover for sanctions to have their desired effect. What’s the saying? Something like ‘insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.’ Does this make [...]
Seasons Don’t Fear The Reaper; Russian Doesn’t Fear A Nuclear Iran
Posted: October 13, 2009 in Iran, Russia, SanctionsWell after hitting the missile defense reset button, it looks like Russia may be, er, reevaluating their position regarding Iranian sanctions. Surprised? Russia will do whatever it thinks it needs to do to improve its position in the region, and if possible, the world. Glory days, brother, like when the Spetsnaz, was ten feet tall, bulletproof, [...]
