OPINION from Robert McConnell: Nukes and Putin's Strategy

In an article in The National Interest Dr. Stephen Blank and Peter Huessy review how important nuclear weapons are to Vladimir Putin’s strategy in Ukraine.  It is a discussion worth reading.

And while reading it is critical to understand Putin will only stop his aggression – in Ukraine and beyond – when he is stopped by superior force.

The authors agree with our on-going campaign to get the United States and NATO to defend not only Ukraine but our own national interests, values and security.  And, of course to do so we must deliver and coordinate to with others to deliver critical weaponry – javelins, stingers, coastal batteries, small resistance arms, ammunitions and without delay a No-Fly Zone.

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