Enterrando a velha Nova Ordem

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Sobre http://execout.blogspot.com/2007/06/russia-displaying-new-firepower-before.html


Embora, o sistema russo tenha dado problemas:


The Bulava has proven problematic, however, with three out of six test launches from submarines resulting in failure.


... parece que isto deu fôlego à Mãe Rússia:


will give Putin a stronger hand in missile defense discussions with Bush.


E, embora militarmente contestável:


A missile that is not 100 percent reliable has limited deterrent value.


Mostra que a Rússia conseguiu superar as dificuldades financeiras centralizando esforços na venda de petróleo para reverter suas dificuldades no setor militar:


Many of the financial problems appear to have gone away during the past year, since Russia has been investing much of its revenue from energy sales into a revival of its atrophying military.


Ou seja, aquela história de "Nova Ordem Internacional" e "fim da corrida armamentista" nunca fez sentido, de fato:


However, from Putin's perspective, it is better to meet with Bush after a successful missile test than after yet another embarrassing failure. Though the United States' proposed missile defense system in Eastern Europe is already controversial , a revived Russian SLBM capability -- which would effectively negate European missile defenses -- would give Washington another issue to consider.


Pouco mudou, exceto pela entrada de novos atores em cena: China, árabes terroristas etc., embora um lúcido colega meu ache que estes nunca terão chance contra EUA e Rússia.