China and Vietnam have had major wars over little pieces of rock and we've got much more substantial disputes coming down the road as we speak. |
I think there is going to be a certain amount of second-guessing when the actual price tag of these various promises come in. |
Some issues go beyond rationality. Any sign of an affront to northern sovereignty is absolutely guaranteed to get on the front page of all the newspapers. |
The sovereignty of the Northwest Passage is a red button issue for Canadian political leaders and for the Canadian public. |
We're not talking about separating two combatants, we're talking about engaging a combatant, to use deadly force, to ensure the security of the societies we're protecting. |