The Strategic Studies Institute, a division of the Army War College, has published a study which raises the possibility of a threat from Russia. Things don't look good there. "Violence in the Caucasus, a demographic and health crisis, economic uncertainty, income inequality and a return to autocracy suggest a problematic future for Russia." If Russia becomes a failed state, the consequences for the world and us could be enormous.
Russia's attempt to use its energy resources as a weapon caused a great deal of unease in many European nations. It is trying to wean the EU from support of NATO. It is putting pressure on the Baltic states. It has yet to sign the EU's energy charter, which would restrict its energy moves somewhat.
The author asks why Russia is allowed to be a member of the G-8 as its predatory economic policies go against the very standards of behavior that are fundamental to membership. Russia appears to be doing very little with regard to its 18,000 tactical nuclear weapons.
How many balls can we keep in the air?
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