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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

How to respond to Russia

An editorial in Tuesday’s AJC argues that the United States has few options when it comes to responding to the Russian invasion of neighboring Georgia. Even as the former Soviet republic begs its Western allies for assistance, the United States has talked tough — with President Bush demanding that the Russians withdraw forthwith — but has been able to do little.

What precisely can the United States do? What is the range of options available to Washington? Military action? Economic sanctions? Diplomatic pressure? Read the full editorial here, and join in the discussion below.

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