Trump talks tough but does nothing to insure the USA's national security. Europe is stating Russia is moving closer and closer to them with each war game they deploy. At the same time, Russia is stretching the meaning of the Intermediate Nuclear Missles. Trump states he is going to end the Intermediate Nuclear Arms Agreement with Russia because of it's lack of complete compliance while China is left to build an arsenal to challenge the USA's prowess.

Pulling out of a treaty isn't going to stop nuclear proliferation and threats to allies and the USA, it simply opens the ability to continue the escalation of the conflict. This is nuts.

Trump is unable to carry out USA national security and anyone that sees him as best and correct is partisan to the point of stupidity. 

We have been here before. If Russia is breaking the treaty then the USA already has permission to escalate it's capacity. What the USA needs to do is demonstrate it's ability to out arsenal Russia and China so there is a real incentive to bring about a treaty and live by it. The USA can flex it's muscles just fine and with a surprise launch of an Intermediate Missile in games with Japan the USA's standing will be demonstrated. 

Re-engaging any treaty to make sure it is enforceable is what needs to be done and not higher escalation to confrontation. Trump is an idiot. The Pentagon should proceed with a measure to confront dangers and not disengage because of Trump. Make the next set of games with Japan count! Open eyes to the real potential of the future. Then suggest strongly they sit at a diplomatic table as quickly as they can.

October 2, 2018
By Ryan Browne and Frederik Pleitgen

The United States Permanent Representative to NATO, (click here) Amb. Kay Bailey Hutchison, warned Tuesday that the US could "take out" Russian missiles that are perceived to be in violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty should Moscow continue to violate the agreement....