I think the alternative narrative to that was that the West didn't give a shit. Merkle's abandonment of nuclear was clearly stupid, but those who think we should never buy hydrocarbons from… (View Post)

It was a strategic idiocy that will forever overshadow her legacy. (View Post)

China will do what is in China's (or at least its ruling oligarchy's) best interest. In that they are no different to any other sovereign nation. (View Post)

Thankfully not all Scots are frothing trolling Anglophobes like @StuartDickson; a man that loves his country so much that he doesn't live there. (View Post)

Reluctantly. Why else has Putin been getting supplies form North Korea of all places. I guess China is quite OK with a partially gelded Russian bear. (View Post)