Russia vs the West: A War Scenario and a New Logic of Confrontation

... value as a tool of diplomacy and becoming an implement of war. Such an approach to sanctions is good for the domestic audience. Probably, it would have been rational in... ... be overrated but certainly should not be underrated. The third event is yet another chemical attack in Syria. This event was expected but is no less dangerous for that... ... Syria is the place where there is the greatest danger of the confrontation between Russia and the West turning into an open armed conflict. Such a scenario is easy to...