Quote Originally Posted by Stan View Post
MOSCOW, January 23 (RIA Novosti) - Russia is concerned over NATO's expansion, which is aimed at building up its military potential around Russian borders rather than strengthening European security...
this shows my ignorance of the overarching circumstances, but just what exactly would they expect these nations to be doing considering their historic let alone more recent action, and statements?

Is this just bluster from a particular segment of their politik or is this a large scale issue within their society. The opportunities for mutually beneficial interaction within the international community are numerous. Where does the seeming need to have some sort of machismo prominence take precedence over reality of circumstance.

The only thing we continually hear from the governance is they must be respected, they must be regarded as important in this or that context.

Doesn't the same rule that applies to every person on earth apply to them.

In order to be respected one must show respect, in order to be a leader one must first be led.