User blog comment:Eastward Expansion/The Russian Bear (Book Review Part 3)/@comment-890383-20100801221358

why would NATO just let Russia waltz right into Eastern Europe? not wanting war is understandable, but i don't think they'd be intimidated. The military of all of NATO is surely larger than that of Russia. plus, as you said, Eastern Europe would resist. So pretty much, Russia has to be at odds with all of Europe. would Russia REALLY want war? they didn't want it during the Cold War when they were evenly matched, i doubt they'd want it even when their power is slipping. its clear Russia's issues are rooted within their country. why not take care of domestic issues instead?