I fear, deeply, that this year will see Russia make its ‘real’ move. It’ll be into European states and the US will do absolutely nothing to stop him. He has a window before the mid-terms.
Its not dissimilar to Israel taking its opportunity on 28th Feb, they just saw it earlier and have far closer ties with the administration. Wiles unquestionably is an Israel asset.
Europe has lamely allowed the US to act as the lone global policeman and we are very likely about to pay the price.
In addition, Argentina could very possibly make a snatch of the Falklands with full US backing. Recent loan agreement with the US and likely a back-hander to Trump will ensure he gets a slice of the island’s oil action..
We are in a very dangerous period in history, much worse than the last four years.