We’re Not Invading Russia. So Make a Deal.

 This content discusses the historical context of military invasions into Russia and relates that history to contemporary events between Ukraine and Russia. It emphasizes the complexity of such conflicts and suggests that ongoing containment may be more effective than direct military confrontation.

• The invasion of South Korea by North Korea in 1950 faced little resistance initially, similar to past attempts to invade Russia by historical leaders like Napoleon and Hitler, which ultimately failed.

• America had unclear commitments regarding South Korea's defense, leading to North Korea's invasion under the belief that the U. S. would not intervene.

• President Truman's strategy was to prevent a broader conflict in Asia, framing the Korean War as a "police action" rather than a full-scale war.

• The tide of the Korean War changed after a successful landing at Inchon, but overconfidence led to a shift in goals that resulted in a major Chinese counterattack and a retreat of allied forces.

• In contrast, American responses to successive Russian aggressions have varied; initial inaction allowed Russia to annex parts of Georgia and Crimea.

• While Trump’s presidency seemed to restrict Russian expansion, Putin resumed aggression under Biden, illustrating the impact of U. S. leadership on international relations.

• Ukrainian resistance to Russian invasion demonstrated resilience, which shifted Western support toward more aggressive strategies against Russia, reminiscent of past American military overreach.

• The notion of conquering Russia has historically been seen as impossible due to its vast size and resources, as evidenced by the losses sustained in previous wars.

• Current strategies regarding Ukraine involve supporting its defense rather than pursuing an invasion of Russia, which could lead to catastrophic consequences, including nuclear escalation.

• A call for sobriety in military strategy emphasizes the need for a serious diplomatic deal rather than unrealistic hopes of regime change in Russia.

• Historical lessons suggest that internal collapse rather than external invasion has led to significant changes in Russia’s political landscape.

The content argues for the ongoing strategy of isolating and containing the Russian regime rather than pursuing direct military conflict, as history indicates that internal discontent is a more likely path to significant change in Russia.

https://spectator.org/were-not-invading-russia-so-make-a-deal/