25 Neither Finland or Sweden spends 2% of GDP on their own defense and Finland brings massive liability in form of an unprotected 900 miles long border with Russia. These two are not serious countries and they are not known for protecting their own borders and they should not be allowed to join NATO. (www.nationalreview.com) posted 1 year ago by Chukna 1 year ago by Chukna +34 / -9 24 comments share 24 comments share save hide report block hide replies
What prevents or has prevented Russia from becoming a powerhouse in manufacturing like China?
Probably a lack of access to the sea and the fact that China already has that market cornered.