It won't cost the Iranians anything to unload first against the west. The Russians will, page


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reply posted on 23-9-2012 @ 11:58 PM by Ericthenewbie
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You indicated a two way split between Russia and the West ( I assume you mean the US as the West)...but what if, in actuality it becomes a trifecta type scenario and becomes a three way split between Russia, US and China. Who could/would stop that from happening?



Let me explain how I could see China involved in the trifecta...Currently Japan and China are at each other throats for a string of islands... The conflict isn't good for the US for a variety of reasons...so the US gives a portion of Iran to China if they let Japan maintain possession of the islands.

*Israel gets no land but is content in knowing Iran no longer exists
edit on 24-9-2012 by Ericthenewbie because: add explanation for China



reply posted on 24-9-2012 @ 02:40 AM by thoughtsfull
Originally posted by Ericthenewbie
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post by sonofonehunlo



You indicated a two way split between Russia and the West ( I assume you mean the US as the West)...but what if, in actuality it becomes a trifecta type scenario and becomes a three way split between Russia, US and China. Who could/would stop that from happening?



Let me explain how I could see China involved in the trifecta...Currently Japan and China are at each other throats for a string of islands... The conflict isn't good for the US for a variety of reasons...so the US gives a portion of Iran to China if they let Japan maintain possession of the islands.

*Israel gets no land but is content in knowing Iran no longer exists
edit on 24-9-2012 by Ericthenewbie because: add explanation for China


Could be, however if you look at the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in 1941 it didn't include the USA, while they where pulling the strings they took a back seat in the actual invasion/split, although they where a major player (e.g the Persian Corridor) they only really appeared to act to ensure the other countries withdrew, as per promise, thus at the time, the USA was seen as the good guys and coming to the aid of the Iranian people.

A similar situation could arise with China sitting in the background pulling strings and only making their move once the dust settles to avoid being branded the "bad" guy for invading.
edit on 24/9/12 by thoughtsfull because: clarity



reply posted on 24-9-2012 @ 04:02 AM by Ericthenewbie
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A similar situation could arise with China sitting in the background pulling strings and only making their move once the dust settles to avoid being branded the "bad" guy for invading.


I think that would be the best case scenario for China but I think their need to secure resources forces them to show their hand a bit in light of the conflict surrounding who's entitled to the string of islands (I believe oil and gas deposits were located near by and are part of the reason for the conflict)


reply posted on 24-9-2012 @ 06:44 AM by thoughtsfull
Originally posted by Ericthenewbie
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A similar situation could arise with China sitting in the background pulling strings and only making their move once the dust settles to avoid being branded the "bad" guy for invading.


I think that would be the best case scenario for China but I think their need to secure resources forces them to show their hand a bit in light of the conflict surrounding who's entitled to the string of islands (I believe oil and gas deposits were located near by and are part of the reason for the conflict)


Could well be, but I feel the Great Game is still being played, perhaps with a few more players, and a few role changes, but my guess is that the essence and end goal is the same.. who gets to hold the empirical baton, and who gets thrown under a bus in the meanwhile.
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