When Russia Comes Knocking
John R. Bolton, frm. US ambassador to the UN | October 20, 2008
Russia's invasion of Georgia is not an aberration - it demonstrates a pattern of aggression, one that now threatens Ukraine as Moscow embraces PM Yulia Tymoshenko. ++ Russia's relations with Tehran, Syria, OPEC and most recently Venezuela all threaten US interests. ++ Western weakness, especially in Europe, is not an option. ++ Georgia and Ukraine must be brought into NATO; military cooperation with NATO members in East and Central Europe must increase; and the US should proceed with the missile defense plan.
