KingofTrolls on 17 March 2014
| PDF said: No, its not. If Ukraine fell to Russia naturally, there would be no issue in the US. Ukraine has no economic value to the US. Its not a zero sum game. You could try to argue that EU had something to lose but many in the EU are not even that big of fans of Eastern Europe joining. Due to their often weaker economies and corrupt governments. Obama only cares now because the US has to puff its chest to reassure the NATO allies that they have influence over the region and can protect them from Russian agression. |
I think it has very big value to USA. Americans ships in Black Sea will lead to US leadership in Mediterranean Sea + gave possiblity to block Syria.
