The New York Times - MARCH 13, 2014
President
Obama has decided to get tough with Russia by imposing sanctions and
increasing support for Ukraine’s new government. This is a big mistake.
This response is based on the same faulty logic that helped precipitate
the crisis. Instead of resolving the dispute, it will lead to more
trouble.
The
White House view, widely shared by Beltway insiders, is that the United
States bears no responsibility for causing the current crisis. In their
eyes, it’s all President Vladimir V. Putin’s fault — and his motives
are illegitimate. This is wrong. Washington played a key role in
precipitating this dangerous situation, and Mr. Putin’s behavior is
motivated by the same geopolitical considerations that influence all
great powers, including the United States.
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