America’s Dangerous Ukraine Delusion
Upholding the “rules-based international order†and the concept of “American leadership†act as conduits for preserving the US security umbrella which is exactly what the Russians fear the most.
Matthew C. Mai Matthew C. Mai April 9, 2021
While America’s military leadership is once again calling attention to the potential for Chinese aggression against Taiwan, a new crisis may be forming on the other side of the world.
In recent days, increased Russian military activity on the Ukrainian border has captured the attention of American and European officials. President Joe Biden, whose restorationist foreign policy aims to reinforce America’s tired and fossilized alliances, pledged “unwavering support†for Ukraine during his first phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky this weekend.
For its part, NATO announced that it would conduct joint military exercises in Ukraine later this year to “restore… [its] state border and territorial integrity.â€
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/04/09/us-dangerous-ukraine-delusion/
