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When did China invade Nepal? I'm aware that they have close relationships politically with many countries but that's very different than invading them, overthro
by AlecSchueler 3y ago
When did China invade Nepal? I'm aware that they have close relationships politically with many countries but that's very different than invading them, overthrowing their leaders or arming groups that will destabilise them.
I'm not sure I agree with your last point. It feels like you're assuming that the American solution is necessary or the only way. As I said above, other actors may see it differently.
- JumpCrisscross 3y agoSorry, brain fart. I meant Tibet. > feels like you're assuming that the American solution is necessary or the only way No. I think a regional solution would be better. But Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are constrained by domestic politics, and everyone else with militaries in the region is an ally who would expect America to take lead or a competing oil exporter.
- AlecSchueler 3y agoAh, ok. I think 1951 was a little bit before they adapted their current non interference policies. If the US and others weren't actively arming the Saudis then a regional solution might be easier to find.
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> If the US and others weren't actively arming the Saudis then a regional solution might be easier to find It’s a system problem that America didn’t start. Pulling the plug on Riyadh and Jerusalem would likely lead to their collapse, plunging the region into decades of anarchy.
- r00fus 3y agoThat or Saudi Arabia & Israel would have to play nice with the rest of the region. Amusing since most of the arms are from US manufacturers.
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> most of the arms are from US manufacturer Iran and Russia are pumping massive quantities of armament into the region.
- AlecSchueler 3y agoThey said "most" not "the only source."