US and Europe and China

[Annie]

A conundrum.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=5&u=/ap/20050222/ap_on_re_eu/bush_2

BRUSSELS, Belgium - President Bush (news - web sites) and European leaders settled simmering differences about Iraq (news - web sites) but plunged into a troublesome new dispute Tuesday over the lifting of an arms embargo against China. Bush warned Congress might retaliate if Europe revokes the 15-year ban.

 

[Adam's Apple]

The world is a boiling cauldron of change. It's becoming clear that the world's democratic countries are not willing to support each other in spreading democracy globally, as they were once united in curtailing the spread of communism. Europe's main concern seems to be the unchecked power of America. I guess Europe sees China as the emerging superpower that can rein in America.

 

[Annie]

In the space of about 5 minutes I've hit 3 related posts and had a pm conversation regarding the same.

This post: http://www.usmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18112

and this:

http://www.usmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?p=246754#post246754

being the other two. Seems like they all sort of flow together....