Keith Hudson:
>The curious thought that occurs to me is that, despite the appearance of
>near-total breakdown, both politically and economically, Russia may
>possibly short-circuit what would have been its normal development into an
>orthodox nation-state, and proceed into a post-nation-state somewhat faster
>than we're doing. As already mentioned, it has a highly-educated workforce
>and there are resources a-plenty for it to do so. It could pick itself up
>by its bootstraps pretty quicky once it has a proper financial system.
>
Etc.
A very interesting piece, Keith. A long shot, but you may be right. The
talent is all there, but the glue is missing. If that could be provided
......?
Ed Weick
