Contemporary Deterrence – Insights and Lessons from Enhanced Forward Presence

[Fledermaus]

:lamo

Not that Russia has invaded its neighbors, but if you're talking about Ukraine and Georgia, it seems to have escaped your attention that good old Uncle Sam did precisely nothing.

So, who exactly are you spending all the money for? There is no Russian threat to the US, and you have no intention of engaging Russia anywhere outside the US.

So now the US is no threat to Russia?

Make up your mind...

 

[Jack Hays]

:lamo


Not that Russia has invaded its neighbors, but if you're talking about Ukraine and Georgia, it seems to have escaped your attention that good old Uncle Sam did precisely nothing.


So, who exactly are you spending all the money for? There is no Russian threat to the US, and you have no intention of engaging Russia anywhere outside the US.

This exchange began with the Baltics. They are NATO members and will be defended under the treaty.
It is hard to see how we could be of much practical help to Georgia. I'd like to see us ramp up support to Ukraine.

 

[Rogue Valley]

Not that Russia has invaded its neighbors, but if you're talking about Ukraine and Georgia, it seems to have escaped your attention that good old Uncle Sam did precisely nothing.

Georgia and Ukraine are not NATO members. But the US has sent Ukraine considerable assistance, including the lethal Javelin ATGM.

Putin shot himself in the foot with his neighbor invasions. NATO is forewarned and rearming.

 

[Rogue Valley]