Odd Man Out: France Could Sell Russia's Lethal Mistral Ships to Brazil

July 15, 2015 Topic: Security Region: Americas Tags: RussiaFranceBrazil

Odd Man Out: France Could Sell Russia's Lethal Mistral Ships to Brazil

"...the prospect of having a useful naval partner in Latin America should make both Washington and Paris think hard about how they can facilitate a deal...

Robert Farley is an assistant professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky. His work includes military doctrine, national security, and maritime affairs. He blogs at Lawyers, Guns and Money and Information Dissemination and The Diplomat. Follow him on Twitter:@drfarls.

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