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Russia. I used to think that Russia was mostly the victim (I've been there several times and I speak the language; that's certainly how the regular people view
by bdjsiqoocwk 3y ago
Russia. I used to think that Russia was mostly the victim (I've been there several times and I speak the language; that's certainly how the regular people view geopolitical affairs).
Since the invasion to Ukraine I've been reading the history of the country, and I've changed my mind. In fact the country has a long history of invading its neighbors, and so a defensive alliance around it seems very rational. And the invasion of Ukraine was a modern day reminder for those too young to remember why NATO was created.
- badpun 3y agoProblem with Russia isn't even primarily that they want to pull you into your sphere of influence - because, as a Russia's neighbour, to defend yourself, you have to subscribe to another sphere of influence (US). The main problem is that, while being under US' thumb is a mixed bag, but can definitely be good for you (see eg: Poland, Israel), being ruled from Moscow pretty much guarantees stupidity and brutishness. In other words, Russian state is good at conquering and little else, and it sucks to be forced to join their world.