Putin understands that Russia’s economic future is tied to Oil & Gas. Regardless of all the labels applied to him, never forget Putin views himself as not only the Protector of the Russian Legacy, he is a Former KGB Officer who knows, quite well, the capabilities of U.S. & British Clandestine Operations.
Putin also knows that there is no Nuclear Option. The assurance of Mutual Destruction is a card Putin WILL NOT PLAY; he doesn’t need to as there are so many other alternatives he can employ that will have far more conspicuous and destructive effects. Asymmetrical responses have far more destructive capabilities producing psychological damage(s) that are far more lasting.
American’s greatest hope should be that President Trump remains in control of the Foreign Policy Trajectory and not fall victim to the synthetic posturing the likes of which is frequently spewed by the hawkish routines of Sen. McCain and Sen. Lyndsay Graham and the grunion that follow them.
The unpredictability of Trump is, and very much so, a distinct advantage for the U.S. so long as he keeps his unpredictability out of the Control of these predatory operatives.
Curtis C. Greco, Founder
