Is America cage rattling with Russia?

Question

Just as Russia is starting to awaken again from its long sleep America decides to put missile defense shields right next to Russia and within short firing distance of Moscow and St Petersburg. This would be like Russia putting missiles on the border of Canada and North America or putting them back on Cuba. Perhaps it seems America dont like other powers competing with them?

Nobody wants these missiles as a recent regional census stipulates that and if Europe really did need them they would put them up themselves without America telling them too. So will this stupid sabre rattling arrogance of America cause another arms race or will they back down and stop being so confrontational and arrogant. Its like two kids saying ive got bigger weapons than you so any imput to the outcome of this would be gladly received.

Answer 1

Yes, "saber rattling" not cage rattling. The economy of both countries relies on huge military expenditures.