Message from @Nikitis
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I never said that
I said 2 things
1. They have been taking over the artic for a while
2. We more than likely have a shorter distance
Yeah.
But isn't it problematic?
However, you are right. It is a big deal. Russia has been making a lot of moves lately
A permanent presence of Russians and Chinese in the arctic region can have profound implications for the future
Another example, Russia sent 2 nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela
These Russians are crazy
While we had all of our focus for the past 20 years on terrorists
They had all the time to do whatever they want
It's unfortunate, We are more than capable of out-doing anything they can do but we dont seem to be doing so
It is dangerous. And alot of it has to do with that Iraq war of 2003.
That lagged alot of potential global moves.
Also China is becoming problematic. Example: The islands they are building in the South China Sea (The most important trade route in the world)
Can't stop them from doing that, it's within their region of influence
Yes, but it is international waters/airspace and they are restricting air and sea travel
Just like Russia in the Crimea
Things like international law are constantly changing and challenged
And redefined
China currently has such a grip on the world, that the worldwide community can't do anything about its moves
We're slipping away
Indeed
The pussification of America isn't helping
Their moves in the Arctic are extremely concerning. Hopefully the Pentagon and IC are responding even if we know nothing.
Maybe our withdrawal in Syria will help divert our attention to more important matters
I think the US should just take over the UK
When I think of Europe I think of a bunch of people that are nothing more than cannon fodder to make a dent in Russian and Chinese forces until we come to fight.
That wouldn't settle to well among our allies
That would be embarrassing for the UK
Considering the history ^
Can’t be any more embarrassing considering how they run their country
There UK is made up of 4 countries still. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Be extremely hard. Plus they’re a prideful problem and rightfully so with their history.
run could be interchangeable with ruin
Reminds me of the movie 28 weeks later where US military take over Great Britain
The US 2nd fleet has been reactivated in July 2018 in response to the Russian activity in the arctic
In the movie I thought the USAR returned to the British Isles to restore order with the virus seemingly gone.
Yeah it's not exactly how I describe it, but it's the closest rendition of what Em Firkins suggests lol.
But about these Ruskies, I wonder if there is a piece of arctic left for the US to take. Perhaps Greenland will play a big role too, and other islands in the northern Atlantic and surroundings.
Oh wait a second my bad