Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger
Chapter 686 - 636: Possible Major Accident
On his way back, Mountain Eagle looked up this so-called Global Leadership Conference on Arctic Affairs...
This is a meeting organized by the US Department of State and attended by representatives from multiple countries, held in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
The content of the meeting is to discuss topics related to the Arctic, with climate change being the central issue.
The meeting involves 20 countries and the European Union, including 8 Arctic Council member states such as the United States and Russia, as well as 12 non-Arctic countries like East, the island country, and India.
This conference will be officially held in May 2015, with five months remaining until then.
But before this, the United States had preemptively invited representatives from EU countries and the Five Eyes Alliance, organized a low-profile preliminary meeting with vice foreign ministers from each country.
They hope to reach some preliminary agreements and mutual understandings before the end of 2014.
Climate change is just the topic of the conference, but in fact, they want to push a series of measures to curb the economic development of Third World countries through the issue of climate change.
Just like the upcoming Paris Climate Conference, on the surface, it appears to be countries holding hands together to save the Earth's climate issues.
But in reality, it's a form of industrial regulation through the allocation of carbon emission quotas.
Of course, controlling the Earth's temperature rise is indeed a responsibility humans cannot avoid...
But this responsibility has been spread to everyone, which is especially unfair to developing countries.
Because their people have not yet enjoyed welfare, they have to bear the same responsibility and endure the consequences of delayed development.
The US Department of State initiated this Global Leadership Conference on Arctic Affairs, in a way, to compete with Europe, which is leading the Paris Climate Conference, for discourse power and leadership on climate issues.
Otherwise, why would their preliminary meeting list include the EU and the Five Eyes Alliance, most of whose countries are not adjacent to the Arctic.
And announced on the official conference list, France and England are absent, while East, also not adjacent to the Arctic, is prominently listed.
Actually, the essence of the conference is to vie for international influence and power, and then everyone shells out some money, which is given to certain NGO organizations to implement Arctic ecological protection.
Whether it is useful or not, Mountain Eagle knows very well, most of this type of NGOs are connections in the academic or public opinion circles.
This world is just so unfair!
Some people work hard all their lives, never experiencing anything good, and ultimately have all their savings taken by a serious illness, heading towards the end of life in pain.
While others can easily get wealth and fame through various bizarre maneuvers.
The 'opposition' 'Cursing Mother Faction' is just a relatively low-level kind among them...
As long as you have a certain level of influence, as long as you behave extremely enough and shamelessly, dare to wave a sign at the gate of the White House cursing, as long as the opportunity is right, there will be a specific NGO come to you, and then arrange media interviews.
The funding for the Guide Party has never been small!
But compared to this low-level faction, in international affairs, there is still the 'Research Faction' 'Academic Faction' 'Environmental' 'Animal Protection' as such intermediate forces.
Regardless of whether they do their work or not, the influence is absolutely formidable!
A professor in England along with several students in a laboratory used a computer to simulate future Earth climate change and wrote a paper.
Leaving aside their original intentions, once the issues they raised are politicized, 'carbon emission tax' is quickly put on the table.
This is the power of the 'Research Faction' and 'Academic Faction'!
They certainly cannot lead the progress of events, but they can secure sufficient funding!
Actually, when things develop to a certain extent, their research results become no longer important!
Even once politicians find that the situation is unfavorable to them, scientists who reach opposite conclusions will jump out to inform everyone...
Actually, carbon emissions do not have a decisive impact on climate change, at least it should not affect the country's development and the welfare of the people.
Mountain Eagle is not sure if his guess is correct...
However, the US Department of State inviting a group of deputy foreign ministers from various countries, along with various environmental NGO organizations to Alaska for a low-profile meeting, indeed gathered a group of important figures in Anchorage.
Thinking of those environmental NGOs, Mountain Eagle realized something...
Watching Kobe holding the phone and loudly saying something, Mountain Eagle patiently waited for him to finish the call, then said, "By the look on your face, I can tell, probably no one believes what you're saying..."
Mountain Eagle paused, then after thinking for a moment, seriously said, "Check those environmental NGO organization members, find out all the people with MSL backgrounds inside, and closely monitor them..."
Kobe's anxious face changed color, he turned around and instructed his partner Ada a few sentences, then came to Mountain Eagle, sincerely said, "Sir, I need help, and it's got to be unreserved help.
Otherwise, once the Ebola virus is released, I will be recalled to Washington and stuffed into some dark, daylight-free underground archive room.
I know what you want.
There is no conflict between us. An organization like the Edward Foundation, with extreme right-wing background, is precisely the target we need to focus on."
Speaking of this, Kobe looked into Mountain Eagle's eyes and said very seriously, "The Ebola virus is not their ultimate goal, but it is an important chip to create chaos.
As long as we retrieve or destroy the Ebola virus, holding Brad Russell in our hands means we have the bargaining chip."
Mountain Eagle didn't quite know why he felt slightly uneasy inside, but he couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.
That so-called 'Death Angel' Azrael, why does he think releasing the Ebola virus can get him Brad Russell?
Just like a nuclear bomb can only sit idle on its launch pad, the Ebola virus only holds its deterrent power when it is yet to be released!
But why do the people from the Department of Homeland Security seem to assume the virus will be released?
Frowning at the anxious and somewhat flustered Kobe, Mountain Eagle paused for a moment before speaking, "I'm a bit puzzled. Why do you all think those guys will definitely release the virus?
Once the Ebola virus is released, they have no room for negotiation..."
Kobe spoke with difficulty, "Earlier I was merely suspicious, but now I'm sure!"
Seeing Mountain Eagle's confused look, Kobe sighed and said, "Haven't you understood yet? For those big shots, as long as the Ebola virus remains in Alaska, it is always controllable.
However, once these viruses are spread among a group of influential people and this group gets controlled, the situation will be completely reversed.
The incubation period for the Ebola virus is about 8–12 days. Without proper treatment, the mortality rate of those infected with Ebola will reach around 75%.
These 8–12 days are the chips the terrorists want!"
Mountain Eagle instantly understood...
As long as those terrorists let the key figures from various countries get infected with the virus, the American side will face increasing pressure with each passing day!
The United States indeed won't compromise with terrorists, but as a premise, the scale must involve mere ordinary civilians.
Because with their power, they can make the civilians on the terrorist's side pay hundreds of thousands of times the price, potentially even using it as a pretense to start a war and stimulate a massive war economy.
It's impossible for terrorists to exchange Brad Russell for the Ebola virus, but if they place important figures on the scale, then things will be completely different!
If Mountain Eagle gets entangled in this now, and things aren't handled well, he'll be in serious trouble.
Politicians are willing to do anything to shirk responsibility; they dare to say whatever they like!
Seeing Kobe's anxious expression, Mountain Eagle pondered for a few minutes before theatrically checking his watch and saying, "It's too late now, I need to go back to sleep...
Originally, I was thinking of asking you for an immunity agreement, then collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security, but now I've changed my mind...
Go break Glasman's leg tonight for me, and I'll catch those two thieves for you for free."
Seeing Kobe's hesitation, Mountain Eagle waved his hand and said, "Don't waste your time here with me...
No matter what the other party intends to do, since you've found a breakthrough, you should make every effort to prevent things from happening.
The organization of the meeting is the responsibility of the US Department of State, so the security should be managed by the Special Service Bureau...
If you, a senior agent from the Department of Homeland Security, give them a warning, they'll surely be happy to strengthen security measures and might even cooperate with you in some preparations.
Think from another perspective, you might be able to set a trap…"
Kobe wasn't as optimistic as Mountain Eagle, but he knew what this guy said was right...
Spending time with Mountain Eagle here was meaningless, Kobe turned to his mate Danon and whispered a few words...
Seeing Danon's incredulous expression, Kobe spoke seriously, "Go do it. I will report the situation we face, and everyone will understand if an accident happens during the interrogation."
After speaking, Kobe turned to Mountain Eagle and said seriously, "Sir, how soon can I get news of those two thieves?"
Mountain Eagle looked at the suddenly decisive Kobe, glanced at his watch, and said, "24 hours. If all goes well, those two thieves will be in front of you within 24 hours."
Kobe nodded heavily, saying, "Sir, actually, you're involved in the battle in the wilderness, right?
Do you have any more detailed information?"
Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and said, "The other side used anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down the Reaper drone, which shows their preparation was very thorough!
They used Arabic, and had contact with Philip Royce, meaning they have been active in Alaska for a long time.
However, there's one thing I haven't been able to figure out..."