Russia

Originally Posted by GPK

For all the resources they have, they are still hindered by inefficient supply systems that prevents them from using these resources properly.


Im not so sure about their desire to be dominant, as much as a desire to be respected again. I have to agree with Chuck when he says them being a superpower again could be a good thing. I would love to have them instilling a little bit of fear in the hearts of the Chinese.

I hope you are right about the respect.
I just think it might turn into aggression.

China... I just dont know.
China's military desires I believe really center
on Taiwan. China is heading for some huge problems
though. Runaway pollution is going to be a lesson for the world.

Chinese are actually dying on average 8 years younger now
than when they were mostly agricultural. Their rivers
are arteries of crap. Their air is horrible. They may have
a lot more serious problems than Russia real soon.