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Showing Original Post only (View all)What is Putin's agenda w/r/t the proposal for Syria to turn over its chemical weapons? [View all]
There seems to be some disagreement on this.
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Protect the role of international law and the UN | |
0 (0%) |
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Prevent the proliferation and use of chemical weapons | |
0 (0%) |
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Contain the influence of US power | |
2 (40%) |
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Protect Assad and buy time for him | |
3 (60%) |
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What is Putin's agenda w/r/t the proposal for Syria to turn over its chemical weapons? [View all]
geek tragedy
Sep 2013
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Sure, Syria is an outpost of what Putin hopes will be the new Russian empire.
geek tragedy
Sep 2013
#5
I think Mr. Putin is smart enough to realize that reconsolidating centralized power under an Assad
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#19
How is a sneak attack on Sochi a threat if Assad keeps his chemical munitions? nt
geek tragedy
Sep 2013
#27