Why Putin Will Reignite He Cold War

Very recently, the RAF (Royal Air Force) scrambled two Typhoon jet fighters to intercept a Russian Bear-H surveillance bomber as the plane headed across British airspace. This is the latest in a series of provoking moves that have come as a result of Russian Top Brass's orders. The intention is clear - President Putin wishes to provoke his Western opponents, particularly Britain and the USA. Why? Because his Presidency is coming to a close. His time is running out to lead his country, and in his time as President he has done nothing of substancial value to guarantee his place in the history books. Political agendas are insignificant, only the extremely good decisions in politics ever make the headlines, and all the bad ones do.

So, where does he go? What does he do to ensure his place in the future's classrooms? The answer is simple: Begin a war. The President has said himself that he wishes to "go out with a bang", what bigger "bang" is there than a physical conflict? And which better war to throw his people into than a rebirth of one which already exists in Russian books, one which Russia played a key role in - The Cold War. Putting aside this theory, and reviewing the political angle once again, what would happen to Russia politically if Putin was to ignite the Cold War once again? For one thing, his upcoming boot from Office wouldn't be first and foremost in the Russian people's thoughts. Who wants to rearrange the Government when their country's at war? When at war a country needs to stand strong in every aspect, no matter the differences in opinion and verdict as to whether the war is justified. If instability occurs at the heart of the country, in Government, everyone is affected. The military are clueless as to what goals to obtain as their commanding figures take their instructions from Government, and if Government is in the middle of a handover of power, that leaves the military vulnerable. Such a result is highly unfavourable in the eyes of the Russian people, hence, the people will call for Vladimir Putin to stay in Office for longer, granting him his wish of retaining power for as long as possible, whilst his name is placed in the history books for igniting the second Cold War.

President Vladimir Putin isn't the type of man to make life-changing decisions such as starting a war without a certain level of reason. The only legitimate reason he could use would be the recent call from Britain for KGB Spy Andrei Lugovoy wanted for the murder of Ex-Russian Spy Alexander Litvinenko who was poisioned earlier this year in Britain. This, though as small as it may seem, would give President Putin a reason for declaring war on Britain, on the grounds of Britain demanding a Russian citizen when the citizen isn't Britain's to take. A sort of "stick up for your home-boy" attitude, if you will.

Putin is also in control of the pipelines that supply gas and oil to most of Europe. He is on the higher ground already, having a strategic advantage over his opponents. If his military forces are not up to the job, he can always "starve" his opponents, retain their much needed raw materials so that they cannot feed their people and their military, power their cities and homes, drive their cars or use facilities that require electricity.

Putin and Russia are not figures to be fooled around with, but neither are Britain and the USA. We need to study Putin's movements, and pay close attention to any possible hostility. You may even find that his latest trick, the Bear-H surveillance bomber over Britain, was merely a probe, a toe-in-the-water to test Britain's defences, to further Russia's entry plans.