Quote Originally Posted by Sir C View Post
Encircling Russia?

Can you think of a single reason why the former countires of the Warsaw Pact and the Baltic States might be nervous enough of the cuddly Russian bear to wish to join a strong military alliance? Just one reason?

I'll give you a clue. 45 years of brutal Russian occupation. Howzat?
True.

And if you look at the world from above, you understand why fear of encirclement has been engrained in the Russian psyche since the Tsars.