Russian Invasion of Crimea Likely to Affect US Foreign Policy

Russia’s invasion of the Crimean Peninsula could have a major impact on U.S. foreign policy regarding such issues as Iran’s nuclear program, Syria’s civil war and Afghanistan. Analysts say NATO also must consider changes to counter Russian troop movements in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin is flexing Russia’s military might. His air force controls the skies. His army surrounds military bases and crosses borders. His navy rules ports and seas. President Putin has captured Ukraine’s Crimean...

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