Arming Ukraine would be good foreign policy. The alternative, to do nothing, is to permit the incipient resurrection of the Soviet Union. To let the Euros handle it is a nonstarter.
Do you remember the Bosnian War (1992 – 1995)? That ‘war in the time of peace’, was a fight America did not have a dog in. Moreover, it was in Europe’s backyard. The Soviet Union was finished. Without the threat of Russian involvement, certainly the European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) could take control of this little war in the Balkans.
But they didn’t, and it didn’t end swiftly or well. The result was death and destruction, and a safe haven and an open door for Islamic terrorists in Europe. In other words, don’t expect the corrupt and incompetent elitist of the EU and UN, to interrupt their 3-hour lunches to aid the Ukraine.
One other history lesson is instructive. Ronald Reagan decision to arm the Afghans and Mujahedeen with Stinger missiles was a game changer. The Soviet Union (Russia) concluded that the fight was not worth the cost. Today, a well-armed Ukraine would cause Russia to recalculate the cost of their aggression.
Now this is very important, I do not proffer the introduction of any US Military personnel into this conflict. I would not trust the amateurish, incompetent, inept, inferior, clumsy, unqualified, ham-fisted, cack-handed, bush league Obama White House to undertake any military activity in the Ukraine.
Arming the Ukrainians could be a difference maker. At the very least, it will give Mr. Putin something to think about. Thinking is good.
