> If NATO enters this war it will make Iraq look like an overly rough game of laser tag in comparison. In the long run, NATO might not have a choice, and then

> If NATO enters this war it will make Iraq look like an overly rough game of laser tag in comparison. In the long run, NATO might not have a choice, and then it becomes a question about who picks the time to their advantage. Right now it looks like the Russian Army miscalculated and is quite vulnerable in Ukraine. However if they're allowed to grind away to a victory, they may very learn from their mistakes, fix their issues, and be emboldened to take on a NATO country (say, one of the Baltics), from a stronger position. If opposing the Russian Army (while they're invading an ally) unacceptably risks nuclear war, then there's really no option except cede to them whatever they want and hope that someday they'll be satisfied with less than all of it.