Saturday, January 15, 2011

Slow Saturday Special: BP Building Bridge Between Britain and Russia

"BP, Russia deal raises US concerns:" by Gregory Katz and Harry R. Weber, Associated Press / January 15, 2011

LONDON — In a major deal that cements energy ties between Russia and Britain, the companies plan to explore for oil and gas off the Russian Arctic continental shelf. The deal sparked a backlash in Washington with some politicians expressing regrets about the tight alliance forming between Russia and Britain....  

It is becoming clearer and clearer that as AmeriKa's empire dies the rest of the world is deciding to move on.

US Representative Edward J. Markey said there should be a thorough review of the pact to determine if there were any national security implications.

“If this agreement effects the national and economic security of the United States, then it should be immediately reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.’’  

What does it have to do with investment here?

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I wouldn't worry too much anyway, Malarkey:   

BP remains key Pentagon supplier

Yeah, they are not burning any bridges.