July 2, 2007. Iran and Venezuela have progressed in their partnership against the United States. Venezuela and Russia are working together as well, evidenced by the exchange of cash for resources, technologies, and future trade agreements regarding the production and distribution of oil. Russia and Iran are a partnership in their nuclear energy deal. Russia is dealing with Venezuela, and the terms include submarines, petroleum price fixing, and other investments. There is more recent history than just these few connections. Russia-Iran nuclear deal signed http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4301889.stm Venezuela, Russia to discuss oil and gas cooperation (06/28/07) http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2007/06/28/afx3867515.html Iran, Venezuela in "axis of unity" against U.S. (07/02/07) http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSDAH23660020070702?feedType=RSS&rpc=22&sp=true
China is also a strong economic partner. There are also reports of possible negotiations with Pakistan, North Korea, and Brazil. There are a lot of powerful nations working together with a remarkable effort. Venezuela and China - Towards a Multi-Polar World http://www.venezuelanalysis.com/articles.php?artno=1853 The ties that bind China, Russia, and Iran http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/GF04Ad07.html Iran In The Strategic Matrix Of Russia, China, And India: An Analysis http://www.saag.org/\papers13\paper1284.html
The Iranians are very intelligent when it comes to gaining popular support from the people in the Middle East. The people of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in particular have very high opinions of Iranian people and politicians.
Don't misunderstand what I'm talking about. I don't consider these actions to be directly hostile to the U.S. or believe they are engaged in terrorism. I do think that the aforementioned leaders are securing their own capital interests, and are phasing out American demand. It is important that one capitalizes on emerging markets, not the stale and submerging. Regarding Iranian politics, I think it is bold of them to continue with their efforts to complete their nuclear facilities. If they are primarily focusing on nuclear energy, it would relieve the stress of energy consumption in the Middle East and beyond. The standard of living could increase tremendously.
Yes indeed, the rising major powers reminds me of the end of pax Britannia. Pax Cold War is about to come to an end.
Just goes to show that major world nations have seen enough of US aggression and bullshit. I'm glad they are deciding to do something about the US's growing influence and imperialism
Um, compelling Darwinism? Alphas take on Betas, to win, in part so that you Delta's can't freely benefit from sudden Gammas being easy pickings for you scavaging do-nothings.
Axis of Unity? Welp, time to add "axis" to the list of overused buzzwords that try and add fear into people. - N
