Thank you very much for the recommendation. I wouldn’t mind at all understanding the in-depth economic aspects of this alliance more fully. I’ve seen it developing for a few years now, but beyond the obvious enemy of my enemy is my friend aspect of it I don’t think people are as aware of the underlying “real world” issues — and that includes ME! LOL Thanks again, and I will definitely look into getting that book! :)
Anyway, I can say after I read it (and I'm sure there are others out there as well), when reading the daily news, you find yourself going "Ah, ha" knowing what is behind the trends of global events and national decisions.