Boston Globe: "Deprived of USA attention Georgia seeks support from Russia"

The American edition of Newsweek wrote that US Secretary of State John Kerry does not regard Russia as a "real threat". Despite statements made by senior American military leaders that Russia is a threat to the existence of the United States, and to the national security of the country, Kerry does not share this view.

The Obama administration has said that any differences between the two countries do not interfere with the states cooperating on a number of important international issues. Obviously, such statements relate to the fact that in recent years the US considers China and North Korea as potential enemies of the state. That is why Russia can be a partner of America in the fight against the expanding influence of the ISIS, which represents a real threat to both Washington and Moscow.

According to many Western analysts, NATO’s opposition to Russia contributes to increased tensions in Eastern Europe and in the Baltic countries, destabilizing the situation in the region. However, US foreign policy toward the Kremlin does not change, even though the state has many fewer  allies. Washington's attempt to expand its area of ​​influence is opposed to the wise policy of Moscow, which, thanks to new partners, strengthens its position in the world. That is why the statement of Kerry that Russia poses no threat to the US is only half true: from a strategic point of view, Russia is not going to attack America, but in terms of economic and in terms of influence in the world, Russia already has serious advantages.

The Boston Globe writes that Georgia, being deprived of the attention of the United States, is seeking support from Russia. Few people in the West thought that after all the conflicts between the countries, Russia would be able to restore its influence in Georgia. But in view of the fact that Europe is in no hurry to take the country into the ranks of the EU and NATO is strongly speculating against Moscow, the pro-Russian sentiment in Georgia continues to grow.

Against the background of such a change in the political climate, Russia is increasing its presence in Georgia, investing in the energy sector and other key sectors of the economy. Similar actions are taking place in other countries of the former Eastern bloc, caught between the West and Russia. Of course, such changes concern both the EU and the US, but they have relied on rapprochement with Ukraine, which from a strategic perspective is a defeat for the US.

Russia has much more influence in the region than the US and Europe, Moscow has much to offer both Georgia and Moldova, whereas Europe does not fulfil past commitments. Thus, Russia will have another ally, while the US and Europe are experiencing a crisis of relations with potential partners.