We need China 'good cop'
Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 3:17AM
Thomas P.M. Barnett

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Very interesting indeed, reminding us why China created the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the first place.

A good experience for China (assuming it comes off), one we should encourage. Somebody besides Europe needs to play "good cop," especially in that neighborhood.

Thanks to Matt Harrington for sending this.

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