The central purpose of G-8 appears to be consodilation of Russia amongst the group. For rest of the crowd there are other fora. On this parameter there has been real progress. As it is NATO has made major long term investments for presence into Asia, and the new proposals may bolster it further. The absolute democrat it appears has fallen in line. If only China sought a realistic coping response and agree to negotiate with India and Dalai Lama to make Tibet the buffer state making ground for concerted response to these developments.
