Tensions continue to rise with Russia

The chilling echoes of the Cold War seem to be rising consistently in volume as of late with tensions increasing between Russia and the United States. Continuing with the subject of my last post, this New York Times article details Russia's expansion in number, power, and technology, of its submarine fleet in particular. Not only this but Russia seems to be putting on quite the show by moving their new attack submarines around the coastlines of Europe. Their intent is thought to be quite clear, contest the power of Western, particularly American, 'undersea dominance'. Taking into account their recent actions towards the United States, and the interaction of some planes and a US Navy warship in particular, it seems that Russia is quite literally testing the waters. Whether this behavior and tension between the two countries will result in conflict; only time will tell. For now though the standoff seems a far too eerie reminder of the Cold War.

McKenzie Parlatore

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/world/europe/russia-bolsters-submarine-fleet-and-tensions-with-us-rise.html?src=me&_r=0