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To: george76
The United States and Norway have already established that undersea infrastructure is fair game.

Weird how Russia and China don't have a lot of exposure to that particular risk - ever since "Nordstrom 2"...

19 posted on 02/28/2023 8:43:25 PM PST by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: kiryandil

China is extremely exposed. It too is dependent on internet comms, and blowing up cables anywhere will have consequences.

It is also highly dependent on international trade and finance. If it goes about blowing up international cables this is going to start a retaliatory trade war and financial sanctions.

As for retaliation, Russia is also highly vulnerable to trade sanctions. It can sell very little petroleum through pipelines to friendly countries. It needs tankers, and these can easily be blockaded on the high seas.


23 posted on 02/28/2023 8:56:29 PM PST by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: kiryandil
Weird how Russia and China don't have a lot of exposure to that particular risk - ever since "Nordstrom 2"...

What is Nordstrom 2? A dangerous shopping experience?


72 posted on 03/01/2023 4:20:38 PM PST by magooey (The Mandate of Heaven resides in the hearts of men.)
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