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The Obsolete Legacy of Antarctica

... Sandwich Islands) as well as Argentina and Chile (islands of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago). Norway, despite the protests of the Soviet Union and the United States, upheld the royal decree of 1927 on the accession of the “Bouvet sector.” France’s Antarctic dominions include the Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Island, the island of Saint-Paul and Amsterdam Islands. Australia controls Heard and McDonald Islands as well as Macquarie Island, New Zealand controls Auckland and Campbell Islands, and South Africa controls Prince Edward Island. The UK regards its Antarctic territories as the island of Tristan da Cunha and the island of Goff, which are located north of 60° southern latitude....

29.07.2015

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Battle for Oceania

... more powerful states. This was the case in 1954 when the battle between the USA and China for Indochina was the main reason for France losing its stake. But, anyway, even if French colonies will gain independence, it is unlikely that such independence will be true. In perspective, under US patronage, French territories and other islands can be entrusted to Australia and New Zealand, American "governors" in the region, while other states and territories of Oceania will gradually be absorbed ...

22.06.2015

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)