Gregory Carleton, The Conversation: Why Russia thinks it’s exceptional
Destiny calls upon Russia once more to face the West – or so Russians might believe.
America is not alone in projecting itself as an exceptional power and indispensable force for good in the world. Russia makes the same claim. That sentiment is built upon centuries of defeating invaders, as I explore in “Russia: The Story of War.” And it plays a key role in how Russia sees itself in its increasingly tense relationship with NATO and the West.
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WNU Editor: Many Russians see themselves and Russia as exceptional. Many do not. As to what is my take .... it bugs me that Russia can be better .... correction .... much better.