The Privatization Of Global Chaos
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Stephen KarganovicA recent off-hand remark by one of America's oligarchs points toward a new methodology for undermining what is left of international law and order.
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A recent off-hand remark by one of America's oligarchs points toward a new methodology for undermining what is left of international law and order.
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