Prudent countries (and individuals) who know what their
limitations and abilities are and they are not to challenge
a more powerful opponent without either the backing of
the law or without qualified support from others.
War , however, is a different kettle of fish as we are learning
from this Ukrainian war. In war morality/legality is cast aside
by brute force and we are seeing that in the Ukraine and Gaza now.
In Real Geopolitics self interest prevails and this war is no different:
NATO: Defend its members (the Ukraine is a questionable extension of that
but can be justified on speculation "Ukraine today, perhaps a NATO member tomorrow")
USA: To economically weaken Russia so that it can't afford to maintain its Nuke Arsenal and
. the means to deliver it). US role in this war also counterbalances China's economic
. influence in Europe , particularly in Germany.
Monroe Doctrine: To keep out European Powers out of the Americas.
Perhaps Europe needs and equivalent: To Keep out US Power out of Europe ? .
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