Word: haase
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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J. Anton de Haas, William Ziegler Professor of International Relationships, at the Business School, was appointed chairman of the Economic Division of the Netherlands Post-war Planning Committee, it was announced yesterday.
"I see only two ways to beat Japan at the present time," de Haas added. "The first would be to drive down through Siberia and attack Japan itself. This would necessitate Russian cooperation, and with our poor showings to date in the Pacific war, I think it is doubtful whether...
"The other alternative that I believe possible," de Haas revealed, "is to assist England in holding India. We would probably have to do this operating from Ceylon and Calcutta and it would be largely a question of naval strength. Having held India, we could reinforce China and develop an eastern...
If Tasmania and the Caucasus fall to Hitler, he will get the oil which he so badly needs, and he may be able to carry on the war indefinitely, according to de Haas. "The British blockade will be practically useless, he added.
"I dont think there is much chance of Japan attacking Russia through Siberia this spring," de Haas said. "It is to Japan's advantage to consolidate her position in the Pacific and exploit her conquests to get raw materials for her industry."