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Russia, China on comradely terms

Posted by seumasach on May 3, 2009

M K Bhadrakumar

Asia Times

2nd May, 2009

Westernism is giving way to Orientalism in Moscow’s outlook, if the past week’s happenings are any guide. As Russia’s ties with the West deteriorate, an upswing in its strategic partnership with China becomes almost inevitable.

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World SCO regional security group considering Iran membership – source

Posted by seumasach on February 17, 2009

BEIJING, February 17 (RIA Novosti) – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is considering Iran’s bid to become a full member of the regional security bloc, a SCO source said on Tuesday.

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