Should US press to place missiles in Poland?

Russia has opposed the placement of missiles in Poland as part of what the US touts as an anti-balistic defense system. Despite this, there is a push to proceed. Since the Geogian conflict the Polish President has renewed his commitment to allow the placement of missiles in Poland.

The Russian reaction is not unexpected. It is similar to that of the US when Russia put missiles in Cuba. War was avoided because Russia withdrew its missiles.

According to Pravda: "The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia warns Poland that it may become a priority target for Russia in the event the USA deploys elements of its missile defense system on the territory of this East European nation. To put it in a nutshell, Russia may strike a nuclear blow on Poland, which is possible after the recent change of the Russian Federation defense doctrine."

See more: http://english.pravda.ru/russia/kremlin/15-08-2008/106113-russia_poland-0

The U.S. and the Czech Republic have signed a deal involving the other major part of the proposed U.S. system. The plan calls for a tracking radar in the Czech Republic and 10 interceptor missiles in Poland.

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