But the differences between Russia and China today may prove to be less significant tomorrow if the deterioration in the Middle East imposes a sense of collective responsibility on all five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

但是，如果中东局势恶化，构成联合国五大常任理事国的集体责任感，那么，如今中俄两国的差别在明天也就不再重要。

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http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 21.12.2010

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

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It is more prudent that it voice concern for Europe’s future economic prospects today than face a deceived and angry public tomorrow.

更为审慎的做法是现在就表示对欧洲经济前景的担忧而不是在未来面对被欺骗的、愤怒的公众。

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http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 26.01.2011

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

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If the past is any guide, much of what seems like science fiction today will become reality tomorrow.

如果说过去（的梦想）像指引， 那么今天看似科学幻想的事情则会在明天得以实现。

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 11.01.2011

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

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