Originally Posted by
Ripton
I think you may have misunderstood my post, rather than point out that it might not be in China's interest for Russia to be removed I asked whether it might actually be in their interest as, for a price, they would be able to be able to exercise their veto on Russia's behalf.
Who wouldn't want to hold that sort of power over their broadly aligned unruly neighbour. Surely its been part of their arsenal of methods to keep the Kims from doing anything too silly.
I did indeed miss that distinction, thanks for spelling that out a bit.
If the Chinese want more leverage over Russia, that's a way to get it but that does leave "are they really keen on India filling that gap?" as an open question (while I suspect the answer is no, it might not be).
@NutLoose: the M-113 APC is a vehicle that packages infantry into large groups for destruction.
(I am paraphrasing a "laws of combat" adage I once read in the Marine Corps Gazette, but I'm having trouble finding the exact quote)