Russian President ready for new Cold War
August 27, 2008
Russian President Dimitri Medvedev says Russian is ready to fight a new Cold War after his country approved annexation of two “breakaway” regions of Georgia. He made a very disturbing statement in The Times of London:
Sphere: Related ContentPresident Medvedev set tensions soaring when he recognised the independence of two breakaway republics inside Georgia. We are not afraid of anything, including the prospect of a Cold War, he said. Hours earlier he had ordered his Foreign Ministry to start establishing diplomatic ties with the secessionist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
McCain on national security
August 16, 2008
McCain proves he has a grasp of the need to lead. This is in stark contrast to Obama who could not–once again–promote American excellence and leadership. McCain appropriately spoke of our responsibility to show leadership in the world. He spoke strongly against Russia for its invasion of Georgia and asserted Georgia’s territorial sovereignty. He stayed away from the temptation to criticize Georgian President Saakashvili for “provoking” Vladimir Putin and instead praised Saakashvili for his commitment to freedom.
Overall, McCain seemed very comfortable with leading on these tricky international issues. He seemed confident that he has answers for these problems, yet he was humble enough to know that the difficulties on the international scene take patience and courage in the face of great problems and potential disaster.
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