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Whoever wrote that analysis is definitely a Cold War veteran with a grasp for Soviet strategic doctrine.
The Soviets had a policy of equipping anyone who would help them along towards their ultimate goal.
example: If a commie in Paraguay wanted a Surface to Air Missile and it helped along Soviet strategic goals in Paraguay, they would hand them out to the commie and let them use them. When the commie got results and achieved victories, the Soviets would move in en masse and consolidate their victory, even if it required killing the original commies who helped them.
Its nothing to dismiss..thats for sure
Nyquist's writing is far too intelligent for me to entirely grasp--but what I do understand, makes sense. Lots of sense. Also-- while we are so focused on AQ threats--Russia has been mobilizing...