Russian nuclear blackmail discussed: “Russia has escalation dominance,” said Allison, and “from a Russian point of view,” shaping the confrontation in such a way “sends a very powerful message, especially to the Europeans.” - Countdown to War: The Coming US-Russia Conflict - The National Interest Online | » North Korea threatens U.S. ambassador - YouTube 20/04/15 20:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
Worse, warned Allison, Russia may believe that the use of threats and military force will produce the best outcomes in a serious confrontation with the West. “Russia has escalation dominance,” said Allison, and “from a Russian point of view,” shaping the confrontation in such a way “sends a very powerful message, especially to the Europeans.” ... An “expanding group” in Russia’s national-security establishment believes that “Russia’s nuclear arsenal is not just its ultimate security blanket but also a sword it can wield to coerce others who have no nuclear weapons, as well as those who are unwilling to think the unthinkable of actually exploding a nuclear bomb.” Countdown to War: The Coming US-Russia Conflict - The National Interest Online Wednesday April 22 nd , 2015 at 11:48 AM Russia - Google News 1 Share The National Interest Online Countdown to War: The Coming US- Russia Conflict The National Interest Online The United States and Russ