does anyone else think that Russia is a threat to world security, and is becoming authoriatarian once again?

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070305/ap_on_re_eu/europe_us_missile_defense

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/04/news/shoot.php

Sorry for the misspelling, before anyone points it out.

Of course you would provide a link from the anti-american BBC. I love the British and respect their views, but the BBC is ridicoulus sometimes, they should try to be more objective.

Answer 1

Russia has gone through so much the last 20 years. Putin has brought a sense of patriotism, and, pride, back to the Russians, at, the terrible expense of end runs around democracy and a free press. Russia, in the 10 years of SEVERE economic depression, had a free press, and much was reported on its horrible past in this century, and, the plight of the people. Much has improved, economically, the last 5 years in Russia, with a long way to go, of course. Russia is used to thinking of itself as a great powerful nation. But has been greatly diminished. If Putin, or a Putin named successor next year, tries to re-gain the pride of old, it just might attempt to rejoin in the global arms trade and arms race as in years past. Lets hope greater minds prevail.

Answer 2

Like people around the world, I'm more concerned about the US threat to security and not Russia. Half the people feel we play a negative role in world affairs.

Answer 3

I'm a bit more concerned about world security when Republicans take over the government of the United States.

Answer 4

The Russians have been trying to regain their power since they lost it. Yes, they will try the same stuff again, just a bit more clandestinely this time. At first, anyway.