Umm... well, what would Israel get for this bargaining chip? I mean doesn't Israel already get a ton of military aid from the US? I guess they could just get even more aid... My hunch is Israel was selling arms to China to make cash. I doubt the US really cared until the Taiwan lobby explained to the US that those weapons would probably be used against a US ally.
Just my hunch,
Vikash
-----Original Message----- From: owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com [mailto:owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com]On Behalf Of Peter K. Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 09:15 PM To: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com Subject: Re: meanwhile in India
I have little knowledge in this area, but it was interesting that Israel had a hi-tech weaponry sales deal with China until the US finally put the kibosh on it. It seems as if Israel is using the sale of hi-tech weapons to China as a bargaining chip with its Imperial master. Or were they just trying to raise some cash for their hurting economy? Both? Anyone but Hakki.
Peter