Al Mohler offers an insightful article on the current state of Russia.
Reports out of Russia indicate that the recent military clash with Georgia may have represented something more like desperation than opportunism. Murray Feshbach of The Washington Post reports that, all things considered, Russia is actually close to a national collapse.
“Predictions that Russia will again become powerful, rich and influential ignore some simply devastating problems at home that block any march to power,” Feshbach reports. “Sure, Russia’s army could take tiny Georgia. But Putin’s military is still in tatters, armed with rusting weaponry and staffed with indifferent recruits. Meanwhile, a declining population is robbing the military of a new generation of soldiers. Russia’s economy is almost totally dependent on the price of oil. And, worst of all, it’s facing a public health crisis that verges on the catastrophic.”
Read the whole thing here.
Hi Chris! Good to catch up with you on Facebook! You might be interested in a blog I write for my job — I’ve included the link above. For 20 years I have worked for an organization that encourages indigenous military personnel in nations around the world — the blog reflects things that may be of interest to military Christians. I try not to let it reflect my own personal politics or thoughts, which tend to be more liberal than the organization for which I work! 🙂
Elizabeth!!!!! Great to hear from you. Wow, does time go by fast or what. I did check out the blog. Thanks for the tip.