Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Why Arming Kiev Is a Really, Really Bad Idea

Washington pundits are jumping on a proposal to send weapons to Ukraine. Here's why they all need to take a deep breath.

Why Arming Kiev Is a Really, Really Bad Idea

BY STEPHEN M. WALT-FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Should the United States start arming Ukraine, so it can better resist and maybe even defeat the Russian-backed rebels in its eastern provinces?
Why Arming Kiev is a Really, Really Bad Idea by Thavam Ratna