I don't disagree that "international socialism" IS the problem, but doesn't have the face that people think it does. It isn't coming out of Russia like TGJ thinks it is.
The conflict is, ultimately, an idealogical one, and the former borders and national associations have become less relevant since Communists declared Communism "dead". Which works perfectly with their goals.
An interesting aside is to be found here
Their ultimate goal remains a global order. They have to bring down this country first to make that happen, and they are working hard at it.