a) why is Russia so keen on being super power ? Why cant they just focus on strengthening themselves domestically ? Is it that power is addictive or is it that the politicians are using this form of nationalistic pride to get into and retain power ?
b) Obama is raising so many hopes world-wide its amazing, isnt it ? if he is a successful leader which all signs seem to be indicating. It'll be an amazing ride for the people of this great country.
c) Just reading this article makes you see that so many people and power centers have a lot to gain with higher oil prices.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/21/america/russia.php?page=1 --- But when Medvedev reaches the region next week, he will find it drastically altered by events - and in some cases, less receptive to his overtures. Plunging oil prices and the global financial crisis, which have hammered Russia particularly hard, have raised questions about Russia's reliability as an economic partner, while Senator Barack Obama's victory in the presidential race has raised hopes throughout Latin America of a new era of improved relations with the United States.
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