... state. In fact, the CIA’s anal-ysis to the contrary not withstanding – the Soviets have since the 1930snever led the United States in the rate of increase in living standards; rather, the only economic ... However, the sinking of a Russian nuclear submarine in the Arctic a few years ago is illustrative. The Kursk went down with the lossof its entire crew. On the surface, the sinking highlighted the internal ... supporters in Russia and China. In the extreme, we may find Russia or China attackingus in the guise of terrorism by working clandestinely with the terrorists. The Europeans will either be or...