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When in doubt, don’t

July 8, 2008 - 9:47 pm - by Richard Fernandez
sirius_sir
2008-07-09 10:01:57

Teheran will presumably do nothing except “if attacked,” but one has to wonder what might constitute a legitimate provocation. After all, Putin is threatening a renewal of the Cold War simply because some see a need to provide deterrence and safety to meet a mounting threat.

Of course, it would be impolitic to mention from where that threat is seen to be emanating, now wouldn’t it?