Europe Teeters On The Brink Of War.
US intel points to an imminent invasion of Ukraine. (CNN)
“The US has intelligence indicating orders have been sent to Russian commanders to proceed with an attack on Ukraine, according to two US officials and another source familiar with the US intelligence.
The intelligence regarding the order to tactical commanders and intelligence operatives is one of several indicators the US is watching to assess if Russian preparations have entered their final stages for a potential invasion.
Other indicators, such as electronic jamming and widespread cyberattacks, have not yet been observed, according to some of the sources. The sources cautioned that orders can always be withdrawn or that it could be misinformation meant to confuse and mislead the US and allies.”
The Biden Administration is facing an immediate foreign policy crisis that could severely impact American foreign policy in Europe and Asia. Current deterrents of war are primarily the threat of sanctions against agressive state actors. Placing American lives in the way of harm or the possibility of escalating the conflict will require restraint on the part of the global superpowers which is likely to be exercised. The new alliance between China and Russia is of particular concern when calculating a risk benefit analysis of committing to a broader conflict.
