Russia was always a wannabee so can’t say they are a has been. They’re not a threat to us since they don’t have a death wish.
I don’t think there are any Russians
And there ain’t no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
Playing with tanks
- The Call
They’re not a threat to us since they don’t have a death wish.
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Maybe not (and there is some evidence to support this) but they do have an understandable obsession with security around their borders. They have twice been invaded with catastrophic results to their homeland. You don’t provoke people who are extremely territorial.
I also wouldn’t refer to them as a wannabee. Their submarine force was formidable, and still is. And they have space based capabilities as well. They are a threat we need to take seriously. Russia is not Iran.
When you have leadership that is perceived as being weak and confused (by adversaries and “allies” alike) it invites aggression. That’s where we are now. Russia, China and others will not let this window of opportunity pass by without exploiting it. In fact, they would be stupid if they did.