As a student of International Politics right now, we're taught that among other things, countries always have an abiding concern in their own self-interest. Given the strongly negative reactions internationally towards Russia's actions and that the violation of Sovereignty is so readily apparent, is Crimea so valuable to Russia that it's worth tarnishing their own self-image? Is this just a case of Russia acting without consideration toward anything else but what it wants short-term?
Also, was there anything prohibiting Ukraine's deposed president from asking for UN assistance, rather than Russian assistance when it came to stabilizing Crimea? It seems like that would have been a less politically charged and dangerous solution.
Thank you for doing this AMA, btw! I'm quite excited for this one.
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As a student of International Politics right now, we're taught that among other things, countries always have an abiding concern in their own self-interest. Given the strongly negative reactions internationally towards Russia's actions and that the violation of Sovereignty is so readily apparent, is Crimea so valuable to Russia that it's worth tarnishing their own self-image? Is this just a case of Russia acting without consideration toward anything else but what it wants short-term?
Also, was there anything prohibiting Ukraine's deposed president from asking for UN assistance, rather than Russian assistance when it came to stabilizing Crimea? It seems like that would have been a less politically charged and dangerous solution.
Thank you for doing this AMA, btw! I'm quite excited for this one.
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