a reason why exactly asylum seekers remain vulnerable is that they are effective bargaining chips. this makes them toxic for an "ally" and would undo years of f

a reason why exactly asylum seekers remain vulnerable is that they are effective bargaining chips. this makes them toxic for an "ally" and would undo years of foreign policy & soft power. I wish Germany would do provide Snowden with asylum but I can't see it happening considering what Germany has invested in the US. the case Assange, and Moreno show what happens if only the internal politics of the host country swing in favor of the ally. imo Snowden is safest in Russia which is unlikely to be an US ally any time soon. from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25085592 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25085592 "> The Nine Eyes Alliance refers to the same group plus Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Norway. The 14 Eyes Alliance adds Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden."