It may not be long before there’s a military confrontation between the U.S. and what military officials call “a higher end threat,” presumably Russia or China.
The Pentagon Plans for War on Many Fronts
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Russia
Russia Struggling With Its Inferiority Complex
Russia’s behavior resembles that of a small country such as North Korea more than a superpower.
NATO’s Dangerous Game: Bear-Baiting Russia
After the Cold War ended, many of the safeguards preventing war between Russia and the West have been allowed to lapse.
Flush With Cold War “Victory,” U.S. Still Fails to Understand Russia’s Security Needs
A U.S. return to bilateral hostilities with Russia is a costly diversion from both nations’ security needs in a multilateral world.
Crimea’s Tatars Persecuted by Stalin Then, Putin Now
Marginalization of Crimea’s Tatars of Crimea is being ignored not only by the international media, but by many Muslim states.
Where Is Gorbachev When You Need Him?
Not only Russia, but the United States could take a few cues from Mikhail Gorbachev’s approach to national security.
It’s Not Only the U.S. That Israel Resents
Israel is also turning its back on Europe.
Russian Bombing in Syria May Ensure Decades More Rule by Assad
Russian success in Syria may have a trickle-down effect on its other ventures such as Ukraine.
U.S. Needs to Think Twice Before Reprising the Cold War
We barely survived the Cold War with Russia — do we want to go through that again?
The Original Sin That Stained Putin
Though not directly involved, Vladimir Putin was the beneficiary of a “false flag” massacre that brought him to power.