Unlikely Allies

RE: China and Russia Pressed Ian to Accept U.N. Deal (24 March 2010)

To the Editor,

For many years throughout history, Russia and China have worked cooperatively together to achieve their political agendas. The article discussed how both countries are working together to pressure Iran to accept nuclear sanctions. Both countries were open to promoting peace in the Middle East, however both were also vague in what they hoped to achieve through these tactics. Like the article stated, both may feel the pressure of the U.N. sanctions committee. I think that this is only part of these actions. I also think that Russia and China are trying to renew their status amongst the world powers. In recent past, they have been the perpetrators of antagonism for the U.S. and other countries; Russia and the rest of the Soviet Union during the Cold War and China in association with North Korea. I believe that both countries are trying to take the spotlight away from themselves and shine it on the issues surrounding Iran. In doing this, Russian and China are trying to peacefully transition into becoming a "good" part of the political realm. Or, in other words, on friendly and beneficial terms with the U.S.

Kellye Tamura
25 March 2010
Greeley, Colo.