December 13, 2011

Russia's Plan to Disrupt U.S.-European Ties

Lauren Goodrich, Stratfor

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With the United States not responding to the renewed Russian aggression, many Europeans may be forgiven for wondering if the United States is planning to trade its relationship with Central Europe in the short term to ensure the supply lines via Russia into Afghanistan remain open.

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