The simple fact is that the whole "Civilized" world has been depending on the USA to pull their chestnuts out of the fire since about 1917. When the USA elected weak leaders the dictators took it as a sign that the restrictions were off. They rushed in to fill the void and here we are again. Like it or not, we have been and still are looked upon as the go to guy when the sheite hits the fan. As RR said,"If not now when. If not us who?"
But, but Commander Obama says no troops this time. He’s sending Ready to Eat Meals instead. Looks like the Russians will have plenty to eat the day after they roll.