Ukraine
The sanctions have still completely failed in their primary political purpose in terms of changing Russia's course. If the Russians conclude that it's all talk, they're not going to respond the way we want them to.
2014
Jun
6
Past Event
Continental Drift: Europe’s Shaky Position in the World
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Washington, DC
One area where the United States should do more is military assistance. It is appropriate to consider providing light anti-armor weapons and man-portable air defense systems, particularly since the Ukrainian military, at US and NATO request, eliminated many of its [MANPADS] so that they would not be subject to possible theft and terrorist use.