Moscow Will Pose Early Test Of NATO Ambitions -- Washington TimesThe aftermath of the Russia-Georgia war presents the next U.S. president with an early test of American resolve to continue NATO's eastward expansion, a bipartisan policy that dates back to the Clinton administration.
Both Republican candidate John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama back NATO membership for Georgia, as well as for Ukraine - support that strengthened with the Russian invasion of Georgia in August. Georgia's bid to join NATO is expected to be addressed during meetings of NATO foreign and defense ministers later this year.
On the other big issue between Moscow and Washington - nuclear proliferation - both candidates call for continued negotiations to trim each nation's arsenal and for cooperation on efforts to prevent terrorists and rogue states, such as Iran, from obtaining nuclear weapons.
When asked about Russia during the first presidential debate, Mr. Obama said he and Mr. McCain "agree for the most part on these issues."
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My Comment: This will be one of many possible challenges for the next U.S. President.