Saturday, December 27, 2008

Tensions Growing Fast...

And now with the US on the ropes financially, and the Second Wave yet to come, (see Dec 18 post below) ... Growing problems elsewhere could add more strain...

China's Navy

"the beginning of a new era in world naval history" (BBC)
“It’s the first time we go abroad to protect our strategic interests armed with military force". (China Navy)

"The crack forces are expected to give the fleet an edge in seeing off the pirates, with one of the soldiers able to "handle several enemies with (his) bare hands" (Xinhua)
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India and Pakistan...
Relations between India and Pakistan nosedive in attacks aftermath. Pakistan sends 20,000 troops to Indian frontier.
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Gaza..
Israel launches warplanes on Gaza - many dead (AP)
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Gold, Oil, and Uranium - still looking good to me :)

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