The Jerusalem Post wrote this interesting article concerning Russia and Iran, with two interesting reasons why Russia is not afraid:
First, Iran is primarily a threat to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. This will increase regional tensions and strengthen Russia's position there. Good relations with Iran could position Russia as a mediator between these countries and the Islamic republic. For example, the recent cancellation of the deal to sell Iran anti-aircraft complexes was used to leverage Russia-Israel relations.
Second, Russia can use its relations with Iran as a bargaining chip in opposing the United States. The latest events demonstrate how, by changing its position toward sanctions, Russia achieved its goal: canceling the AMD program, despite its having been approved by the previous US administration.
I think there is more to it than just what the Jerusalem Post has stated. Russia is a country that uses other countries to gain what they consider power, or a stepping stone to power. They also like to see what other countries will do and take steps to see their reaction. Such as flying into American and Canadian airspace. And this isn't just about America and Canada either. Russia is checking their boundaries and how countries react, including Pakistan. Russia is playing with fire and is smiling from ear to ear concerning it.
So sanctions on a nation that is wild isn't going to help the issue at hand with nuclear arsenals. It will just make it more detrimental on other nations trying to keep the peace. Hillary Clinton is also on the front of it, but there is something missing in which I can't place my finger on. But stating that Clinton never asked for Russia's help seems odd to me as another article stated that Clinton tell Russia no. Something is amiss.
And yet here we sit, lacking what was to be a missile defense, waiting on the results. And of course Russia just changed their tune as they do not want sanctions on Iran. I wonder why? Hmmmmmm.
