If Russia Moved Against Poland Or The Baltic States, Would The United States Really Go To War?

Would America Go To War with Russia? -- James S. Robbins, National Interest

Vice President Biden was in Warsaw last week to reassure our eastern NATO allies that they have the support of a “steadfast ally.” But if Russia moved against Poland or the Baltic States, would the United States really go to war? Or would we do nothing and effectively destroy the NATO alliance?

President Obama has ruled out a “military excursion” in Ukraine. America is not obligated legally to take action against Russia for annexing Crimea. We would not go to war if Russia mounted a large-scale invasion of Ukraine to restore the ousted, pro-Moscow government of Viktor Yanukovych, currently under U.S. sanctions. And we would not even send troops if Ukraine was partitioned, or absorbed by Russia. Americans have no interest in such a conflict, and no stomach for it.

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My Comment: The only circumstances that must be in place for Russian military forces to enter the Baltic states is if the Baltic countries have imploded and there is widespread violence and ethnic cleansing occurring .... and in that event .... I suspect that many in Europe would favor such an intervention. As for Poland .... no way .... that is not going to happen. So the answer to the question .... "Would America Go To War with Russia?" .... it would be not because of Europe. If a conflict does break out  between the U.S. and Russia .... it will be because of other reasons.