Staff Reports
President Biden’s latest diplomatic escapade is a head-scratcher of Olympic proportions. In a move that could be classified as both questionable and a tad reckless, Biden authorized Ukraine to employ U.S.-made missiles against targets within Russia. Following suit, France and Great Britain jumped on the bandwagon, eager to participate in what many see as a catastrophic game of geopolitical poker. However, some conservatives are missing the point entirely; this isn’t an escalation, but rather an invitation for further chaos and calamity.
The Biden administration’s so-called “limited use” of these missiles comes with a catch: everything must pass through the proverbial bureaucratic wringer for approval. These missiles, not exactly in stockpiles, will be hamstrung by a litany of red tape and timid engagement rules. One can’t help but recall the conspicuous parallels to previous military blunders, where indecision fueled a lengthy parade of missed opportunities—think Vietnam, but with fewer jungle and more frozen tundra.
If there ever was a moment for America to assert itself and help its allies stand firm against tyranny, this was it. Instead, it appears Biden’s strategy resembles an invitation—echoing his earlier amusingly naive comments about a “minor incursion” before Putin’s latest full-scale adventures. It’s almost as if the planet’s sharpest political minds can’t seem to grasp the simple notion that declaring restrictions might embolden an aggressor. Meanwhile, Putin escalates attacks on Ukraine with military hardware while the West debates the semantics of missile usage, as if anyone is still keeping score on whom it’s “more” acceptable to attack.
On the other side of the fence, it seems Russia is not just waving its red flags but throwing tantrums. Recent news reports indicate a furious response from Moscow, including extensive drone incursions and missile strikes. Yet, to some observers, merely allowing Ukraine the chance to use a sliver of Western-built munitions is the real eyebrow-raiser. The irony here is palpable; Ukraine could receive permission for a handful of missiles while facing down an army of more than 10,000 North Korean soldiers bent on taking ground from them. The entire situation could be the subject of a dark comedy—if it wasn’t so serious.
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Then there are the dreams of NATO expansion lurking not-so-subtly in the background. The thought of Ukraine joining NATO is floated around as much as a hot air balloon at a summer fair, despite the glaringly obvious border disputes with Russia that make such membership a fantasy. While liberals might drool over the idea of a robust international coalition, the hard truth is that Ukraine’s NATO ambitions are on more shaky ground than a Jenga tower during an earthquake.
As the dust settles and the world watches this geopolitical theatre unfold, it’s clear that Biden’s half-hearted attempts at pressure and engagement are almost laughably inadequate. The truth is that the Kremlin perceives this latest show of American support not as a bold stand, but rather as a telltale sign of American ambivalence. Either the president lacks the courage to make a decisive move or is simply unaware of the potent lesson imparted by Reagan: peace is achieved through strength, a concept that continues to elude Biden and his closest advisors. If recent events are any indicator, there’s no room for complacency in a world that demands clarity and conviction.
