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Originally Posted by ZenGum
So, ah, if this does turn out to be a very bad depression, does that mean we are going to have another big war in maybe a decade's time? Hope not!
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I just read a headline in today's paper that said pretty much the same thing.
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Experts See Security Risks in Downturn
Global Financial Crisis May Fuel Instability and Weaken U.S. Defenses
By Joby Warrick
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, November 15, 2008; A01
Intelligence officials are warning that the deepening global financial crisis could weaken fragile governments in the world's most dangerous areas and undermine the ability of the United States and its allies to respond to a new wave of security threats.
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