Imagine yourself in Russian or Chinese boots and the solution for insecurities would be found.
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Its not as simple as that. Russia, China and Cuba are deeply involved in this calculus and no doubt have designs of their own for the region. To ignore that reality is simply being naive. They are not inclined to abandon their multi-faceted motives for being in Venezuela.
Its a universal truth that perceived weakness invites aggression, and can lead to tragic miscalculations. There’s nothing abstract about that concept at all. Again, I’m not advocating an invasion but diplomacy is only effective so long as there are other credible sanctions and/or “sticks” that can be brought to bear.
“” “” Its a universal truth that perceived weakness invites aggression, and can lead to tragic miscalculations. There’s nothing abstract about that concept at all. Again, I’m not advocating an invasion but diplomacy is only effective so long as there are other credible sanctions and/or “sticks” that can be brought to bear.”” “”
Russia and China are thinking exactly the same. What any more stick do you want? Are plans to forbid Chinese trade in dollars on menu?