Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Blood for Oil... RUSSIA? To declare war on Arctic neighbours?

Russian Official Military strategy -- whole story here:
In a competition for resources it cannot be ruled out that military force could be used to resolve emerging problems that would destroy the balance of forces near the borders of Russia and her allies.
Russia is therefore anticipating armed conflict over oil and gas reserves in the Arctic.


Image of the Arctic Circle, and the nations involved, with the disputed areas colored, here.

Thank Bourque for the tip.

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