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    had

    usually been regarded as just one small step above the primitive,

    were The United States and Russia.

    The moral is simple.  Never forget the pecking order's surprises.

    Today's superpower is tomorrow's conquered state.  Yesterday's

    overlooked mob is often the ruler of tomorrow.  Never underestimate

    the third world.   Never be complacent about barbarians.28

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