Are we witnessing the run up to the next world war? Hitler was emboldened repeatedly by the soft response and inaction of the strongest world leaders. Germany profited from it’s conquests and fed it’s war machine.
Hitler’s diabolical ideals were thwarted by his own arrogance and impatience. Had he not invaded Russia, Russia would likely have not intervened in WWII. The Allied forces would have had a much tougher time with Germany had Germany not spread its forces so thin on two fronts.
The point is, Putin is surely emboldened by the world’s non-response. Will he strike while the iron’s hot or patiently take over other nations a little at a time? Alliances are already starting to break down and form up as the world anticipates a shift in global power. Everyone wants to team up with the winner (should it come to that).
If history is starting to repeat itself, Russia and China are likely eventual allies. Look for China to take Taiwan without firing a shot. Look for Japan to re-double their military build up and China to feel threatened by that. Eventually China will have to either gain control over North Korea or take them over (which will certainly establish them as a world military power and scare the neighbors).
If this scenario plays out over the next 5 to 7 years, Obama will go down as the Chamberlin of our time.
Think about it. It's ONLY when your adversaries BELIEVE you may be at your weakest and they could possible kick your a$$ that they usually attack in some fashion.
Don't be surprised in another few months if this hasn't escalated to dangerous levels bordering on the involvement of world war.
ONLY Obumbler could create such a situation.
“Obama will go down as the Chamberlin of our time.”
Only if we end up winning.