Originally Posted by
Ray
One factor that should concern the US and Europe is that the most of the oilfields are in the region from East Saudi Arabia, stretching to Iran.
Oil still is an important factor to strategic thinking and plan.
I recall the rationale spelt out in the Wolfowitz Doctrine.
China is poised to 'capture' CAR oil and the lowering of the oil price is driving Russia into China's warm embrace since China has no qualms in cornering oil from any source.
China rising is bad news for the US and its global supremacy.
Therefore, it would be in the interest of the US to calm the badlands of the Middle East, be it through diplomacy, coercion or by sheer military might, even if in a stand off mode.
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