More Friends, More War | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary

More Friends, More War | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary: "The argument for incorporating Tbilisi into the alliance reflects fear of Russian domination of the region, yet it is striking how ineffective Moscow has been in intimidating members of the 'near abroad.' If anything, the war with Georgia appears to have reduced Russia's clout. Observes Ellen Barry in the New York Times: 'Rather than being cowed into obedience, as most Western observers feared, the former republics seem to have grown even more protective of their sovereignty.'"