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Every country in the world has become dependent on the Internet. If ever, on the impulse of a poorly-minded president, the United States decides to sanction a c
by reacweb 8y ago
Every country in the world has become dependent on the Internet. If ever, on the impulse of a poorly-minded president, the United States decides to sanction a country by cutting off its access to the Internet, this country would find itself in a very unpleasant situation. The United States has already demonstrated its tendency to raise sanctions, its tendency to elect unreasonable presidents and its tendency to threaten Russia. I am not Russian, but I think it is quite wise for Russia to be prepared for this kind of eventuality. Si vis pacem para bellum.
- benj111 8y agoFor the US that would become self defeating. Because at that point other countries would start looking around for a solution that doesn't involve the US. See for example, the EU setting up a system to continue trade with Iran. You are probably right that Russia should be worried on some level. But so far Russia seems to be the main driving force behind cyber warfare at the moment so I'm not really sure they can complain.