Is Russia beginning another cold war, or will this be a hot one?

Question

Is Russia beginning another cold war, or will this be a hot one?

Answer 1

No but bush will .

Answer 2

I assume you're talking about the Russian invasion of Georgia?

No, this constitutes what is known in international parlance as "a police action" (this description has also been applied to The Korean War).  Other names for such a conflict are, "little war", "pocket battles", "border skirmish", even "tidying up". The body count may number in the hundreds or a few thousand, but this will not contribute anything to a new Cold War.

What's important to remember is that Georgia--like the Balkans--has been a hotbed of insurrection for centuries. Situated as it is near the Black Sea, and within striking distance of both Turkey and Persia, the country has been attacked and occupied by many diverse countries. It was only absorbed into Russia in the 19th century, and even then only by force of arms. Many of the natives within Georgia have likewise endured decades of Soviet repression, and have been "paying the Russians back" in a bloody installment plan. During the Cold War, Soviet pilots in Georgia were advised to carry fighting knives in their sleeves in case they were assaulted in the streets.

In other words, the tension has been there for years; it's only now that the fighting and the troops are actually visible.

So, no, this isn't the start of another Cold War. It is merely the boiling-over of a pot that has been simmering for a long time.

Answer 3

the threat of global suicide will always leave the war between the US and Russia a 'cold' one...

Answer 4

No from my understanding Russia is responding to georgia who started this conflict off maybe they are responding a bit to strongly but, it will not turn "hot" because this will result in the end of the world and Russia nor the U.S wants that.  

Answer 5

neither hopefully =/

Answer 6

No. It's not going to be a war full stop. I don't see how it could possibly be a cold war considering Russia could destroy Georgia.

Whoever said Russians ar cowards doesn't know what he is talking about. It was in retaliation to Georgia's actions.

Answer 7

Russia is protecting its own interests.

This problem is on its border.

Don't forget the USA travels thousands of miles to interfere in the affairs of other countries.

Answer 8

It's just another language for blood for oil.

Answer 9

i heard russia is vs. georgia i thnk its gonna be a good 1

Answer 10

depends if their tennis players get involved

Answer 11

No.

Russia just doing the same as the USA does.

Sticking their noses into another country where it's not wanted.

Answer 12

I think the cold war has started when USA attaked Serbia in 1991.

But this was only the beginning, today Russia and USA have "backyards", and these backyards are the reason of conflicts between them. But may be the big surprise will be China.... if China would start to send troops ih his hot places outside his territory... may be Russia and USA forget their problems for other bigger....

A hug

Answer 13

Russians are cowards.

Russia is one of the stronger countries in the World!. And they attack a small and defenceless country!!