"What Does Putin Want?" Topic
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| Tango01 | 02 May 2015 10:12 p.m. PST |
"The analysis below is, by far, the best I have seen since the beginning of the conflict in the Ukraine. I have regularly posted analyses by Ishchenko on this blog before, because I considered him as one of the best analysts in Russia. This time, however, Ishchenko has truly produced a masterpiece: a comprehensive analysis of the geostrategic position of Russia and a clear and, I believe, absolutely accurate analysis of the entire "Putin strategy" for the Ukraine. I have always said that this conflict is not about the Ukraine but about the future of the planet and that there is no "Novorussian" or even "Ukrainian" solution, but that the only possible outcome is a strategic victory of either Russia or the USA which will affect the entire planet. Ishchenko does a superb overview of the risks and options for both sides and offers the first comprehensive "key" to the apparently incomprehensible behavior of Russia in this conflict. Finally, Ishchenko also fully understands the complex and subtle dynamics inside Russian society. When he writes "Russian power is authoritative, rather than authoritarian" he is spot on, and explains more in seven words than what you would get by reading the billions of useless words written by so-called "experts" trying to describe the Russian reality…"
Full article here
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| GarrisonMiniatures | 03 May 2015 12:33 p.m. PST |
The analysis is flawed. Russia has a limited budget. Like it or not, long term they are going from global power to regional power. Quite simply, I don't think their current efforts are sustainable, whatever the price of oil. |
| Tango01 | 03 May 2015 3:38 p.m. PST |
Agree with you my friend!. Amicalement
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 Legion 4   | 04 May 2015 5:52 a.m. PST |
Roller Skates and a pony …  |
| Cyrus the Great | 06 May 2015 9:44 p.m. PST |
Height and to not look like a beloved sock elf for starters! |
| cwlinsj | 06 May 2015 10:25 p.m. PST |
Putin is a strongman, a warlord more than a Tsar. He will leave no worthy successor when he is gone. He has done a lot to lift Russian morale about their country and status in the world, which is why he has so much support, but this is fleeting. I think Putin also wanted and got $200 USD billion, which he accumulated so far as leader of Russia. |
| Great War Ace | 07 May 2015 10:12 a.m. PST |
He just wants a little respect…. |
| ScoutJock | 07 May 2015 10:35 a.m. PST |
Tanks that don't break down in the middle of his parade? Il bet he blew a gasket over that one… |
| Legion 4 | 08 May 2015 10:37 a.m. PST |
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