The Global Contest for Influence/Power

Fair Dinkum

What is astonishing is that while China and Europe are doing trade to the tune of 783 billion, the US and NATO  are waging war to the combined tune of 500 billion. One is about construction,  the other destruction. One is about peaceful cooperation,  the other is about perpetual war.

The 500 billion from the US/NATO has all gone up in smoke with 500,000 dead Ukrainians and about 100,000 dead Russians (rough estimates), and the loss of Ukraine looming on the horizon.

The 773 billion from the BRI [namey the Belt & Roads Initiative] generates income,  wealth,  livelihoods.
Which do you think is better?
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ALSO NOTE

…. & HOT PRESS from 2 May 2024

… ……………………..a News Item  = https://www.rt.com/russia/596842-russia-hits-ukrainian-military-hq/

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