Czech weapons against Russia

The decree put together by the Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, according to which the Russian cabinet is obliged to introduce economic sanctions against countries arming Georgia, is mainly aimed at the Czech Republic. Our country has been among the main suppliers of military material for the Georgian army for years. There used to be times when it wasn't perceived as kosher, but now it evokes a certain patriotic pride: We are helping a country that is trying to preserve its independence from the Russian ogre. However, the Czech weapon trade is dependent on Russian components, and so there is a more than one small risk. Czech arms lobbyists will get scared enough to push through the closure of the Georgian business at a time when the issue becomes a national interest and solidarity of a highly strategic importance.

Three Gs

According to the opinion of the EU, the US and other countries, except for Russia and Nicaragua, Abkhazia is still part of Georgian territory. Stationing Russian military bases there is therefore a Kremlin provocation. Nevertheless, the reaction of the rest of world is next to zero, and diplomats are also keep quiet about Medvedev's decree.

Politicians are simply being careful. London International Institute for Strategic Studies has pointed out recently, that a successful conclusion of Afghan mission is currently NATO's key role. And for that NATO needs Russia and the northern road for supplies,…