"Russian food and energy will save the world"
Published: 14 November, 2009, 22:15
Edited: 11 December, 2009, 07:35
TAGS: Natural resources, Oil, Global warming, Medvedev, Russia, Russia and the global economy, Economy, Gas
William Wilson, an economist from the Vanguard investment firm in London, told RT about Russia’s impact on the global economy.
Russia's resurgence on the world stage depends on modernizing its economy and freeing up trade. That's the main thrust behind two recent speeches by President Dmitry Medvedev, first in his "State of the Nation" address and again today at the Asia-Pacific Summit.
“The world will be facing food shortages, potentially oil and gas shortages, and Russia has a pivotal role there,” Wilson said. “I think the agriculture, the food component, is critically important. Because with the warming of the country and climate change, I expect that Russia will become a major food exporter. Knowledge based, energy and food exporting Russia will play a bigger role in 10 years than it does today.”
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GrizzlyBear-r-r Yes - I had considered that, and I agree that may eventually happen (although perhaps more in line with what happened to the British empire as opposed to the USSR) - however will this US withdrawal back to their own borders be in the form of a collapse taking just a decade, or a gentle decline taking a century or more? In the mean time the rest of the world continues to 'pay' for the lifestyle and comforts enjoyed by the US citizens as it continues its 'resource and land grab' using its massive military machine to 'insure' their gains against any short term losses.
Here is an alternative reality Bob that you might want to consider. When US exhausts all its resources in pursuit of global dominance, it will inevitably follow USSR path to oblivion. Military bases and financial might will follow; as a result US won't be able to control even its own territories, leave alone "worlds fuel, food, water, metals, and other natural resources".
Russia has no other way than to be strong against the fascistic USA who had and is supporting fascistic dictatorships. To be free and strong is a requirement if you want to be independent. USA wants to take over the world, the evil eagle spreads it's wings as we speak. why? - the reason is greed. The eagle steals from the poor and gives to the rich. Long live the Bear!!! down with USA!!!