Russian nuclear deterrent decline called into question

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Academics Kei Lieber and Daryl Press in March 2006 claimed that the era of US nuclear primacy has begun with Washington acquiring an unchallenged global superiority that would ultimately grant the ability to carry out a first strike on both Russia and China. The inevitable debate coursing through Russia is fuelled as much by wounded pride and the institutional interests of various military structures and think tanks as genuine intellectual disagreement.

United States, International aspects, Deterrence (Strategy), Nuclear deterrence, First strike (Nuclear strategy)

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Chinese crime's global reach

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The history of organized crime in China dates back at least to the 18th century, however the triad gangs of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the mainland have grown and prospered over the years. Their increasing international links are discussed.

Crime, Gangs

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Putin looks to the Orient

Article Abstract:

President Vladimir Putin is making an effort to strengthen Russian relations with both China and Japan. It is rumored that Putin offered military assistance to China if there is a Taiwan Straits crisis.

Putin, Vladimir, International relations, Chinese foreign relations, Russian foreign relations

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