Why U.S.-Poland missile deal struck abruptly after 18 months of talks?

Xinhua ^ | 2008-08-16

[Ron Jeremy]

Time to move our German bases to Poland.

[isrul]

That would be a good idea. Provocative but good, nonetheless. If we have to put troops somewhere; it should be among friends.

[Orange1998]

If we have to put troops somewhere; it should be among friends.

Good point but I am sure Cuba is thinking the same about Russia.

[isrul]

So who will blink first? I bet on Bush/Rice.

[Chgogal]

“According to some Russian officials, Moscow will be obliged to take more effective measures to strengthen its defensive capability.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin had warned earlier on many occasions that Russia may have to re-target some of its rockets at the countries hosting U.S. missile defense bases.

Some analysts said the timing of the abrupt U.S. deal with Poland is anything but accidental and Russia's concern is not an imaginary fear.And the deal will probably escalate the tensions between Russia and the United States.”

No, the RABID behavior of THE BEAR is escalating tensions between the world and Russia.

[lizol]

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Good point but I am sure Cuba is thinking the same about Russia.

I'd almost be willing to bet that as soon as the Castro brothers are gone, Cuber will go neutral, then ally itself with the US.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

"Why U.S.-Poland missile deal struck abruptly after 18 months of talks?"

Why? Because the U.S. is pretty darn smart.

Wonder what April Glaspie's been up to lately?

[MississippiMan]

The “why now” is obvious and simple: Poland is scared to death of Russia. Justifiably so.

MM

[Riodacat]

Maybe our guys are a hell of a lot smarter than we give them credit for and there was a very clever plan at play.
We give Georgia the go-ahead to get tough with its break-away territories, knowing the Russians will retaliate.
We anticipate Poland will panic and sign on to a a mutual protection pact which includes the missile shield.
Everything according to plan, except the Ruskies went a bit further on the push-back than we had expected..
There, my faith in the Pentagon and intelligence community has been restored...

[MarkT]

Do not be surprised if “defensive” missles end up in Venezuela in the very near future, invited by Chavez. We, prusuant to the Monroe Doctrin, will then have to launch an air-raid on the sites and more sabre-rattling. Now Obama wins, he will attend the ribbon-cutting.

[rjp2005]

Why? Is it any more obvious? Georgia!

[Riodacat]

Do not be surprised if “defensive” missles end up in Venezuela in the very near future,

Or Cuba............

[MarkT]

No, Cuba/Russia will not repeat that mistake. Raul is too old for that kind of action. Venezuela is tghe place to keep your eyes open.

[ModelBreaker]

So who will blink first? I bet on Bush/Rice.

Obama. And he will publicly thank Putin for allowing him to blink.

[yldstrk]

duh gee I wonder......

[Orange1998]

Too Old? Maybe he will so he could see it during his lifetime.

[Orange1998]

That would be music to our ears! Imagine the economic boom for both sides.

[chris_bdba]

Given Poland’s history with the former USSR I’m surprised that anyone would have to wonder why this was decided so quickly. Watching another country be invaded and most likely subjected to what your country lived through for decades would tend to give them incentive to get things done ASAP!