Here we go

It's already starting.  Russia is mad.  There is a necessary question:  why has the US pushed so hard, all of the sudden.  Many accounts claim Mr. Bout was very useful to the US during invasions in the last decade with transporting supplies to the Middle East.  Both Russia and the US have been said to use him to provide arms to various militias that the countries couldn't officially back.  So in a way, Russia's anger is much more understandable than the US's insistence on extradition and penalization.

Mr. Bout is said to have armed the Colombian rebels--not to mention countless other groups around the world.  Did his moral, ethical, and legal transgressions finally get to the point where they outweighed any possible benefit to the US?  Or is the possibility of learning Russian secrets too enticing?

Sitting in my cubical, I clearly don't know the answer.  But frankly watching this unfold has been more exciting than this season of Dexter.  And I've actually been enjoying this season of Dexter!

It's finally happening...

Let's hope that Victor Bout's imminent extradition reveals how this underworld of international weapons trafficking truly worked.  When viewed dispassionately, Mr. Bout's weapons, transport, and trade empire was unbelievably impressive.  The horrors attached aside, learning the inner workings will be fascinating.  Furthermore, a close eye should be kept on how Russia responds, as they seem to have been protective of possible secrets involving Mr. Bout.  Will this effect Russo-Thai relations?  Was there a deal made between the US and Thailand?  Is there actually anything to tell at all?  Tune in next time...