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James M. Dorsey's avatar

true but its ultimately in the eye of the beholder and the pride the beholder is willing to pay

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Nathaniel Smith's avatar

In my view, an exclusive protector-protected arrangement is good for neither country. It warps domestic politics and foreign relations for both, accrues enemies-of enemies to both, and ultimately can be terminated by whichever party gets fed up first. Not a healthy relationship!

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James M. Dorsey's avatar

indeed

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SocraticGadfly's avatar

Of course we have leverage. We just refuse to use it.

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