Posted by
Reeson on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 6:36:19 PM
United States Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton said today that Russia appeared to be backing away from its previous commitments concerning sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions.
Seems Russia, with backing from China, has introduced a series of amendments in the Security Council that would soften some of the proposed sanctions and delete others entirely.
We all knew this was coming. The Russians are heavily invested in Iran's nuclear program and will not take action that will cost them desperately needed cash. The other side of the coin for Russia, though, is that Putin wants very much to return the Rodina to its former glory--equivalent in power and influence to the United States.
For China, the logic is simple. The Chinese are using their resounding economic successes to finance military programs that will enhance their status on the global stage. Part of the plan for becoming the next superpower involves obstructing U.S. actions whenever and wherever possible, especially within the confines of the United Nations.
Nothing meaningful will emerge from the U.N., no matter how much bargaining Ambassador Bolton does. The question is, will we do anything on our own?