Doug Bandow, National Interest: Why on Earth Would Russia Attack the Baltics?
When the Cold War closed many people believed that history had ended. Peace had descended upon the earth. The lion was about to lie down with the lamb. The Second Coming seemed on its way. Europe was certain to be free and undivided.
Alas, it hasn’t worked out that way. But no worries. At least NATO officials are happy. Following Russian intervention in Georgia and Ukraine the alliance rediscovered a sense of purpose through its old enemy, Moscow. The Obama administration just announced a multi-billion dollar program to bolster U.S. forces in Eastern Europe. Now a Rand Corporation report warning that Russia could easily overrun the three Baltic members of NATO is raising additional alarm.
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WNU Editor: Doug Bandow's analysis is on the money. There is no need for Russia to invade the Baltics .... the costs would be too high. But I would add a caveat .... Russia would invade the Baltics if it felt that the Russian minority in these countries were facing danger. Russians make up a significant portion of Estonia and Latvia .... and they are faced with language and cultural laws that any other society would call bigoted and racist. But having said that .... it will still not be enough for Moscow to order an invasion.