Given a choice I would err on the side of a 50's type wary eye toward Russia.

I also believe the Russians and other countries of either significance or issues know the USA is a less formidable opponent than in the past. The more aggressive countries with the most to gain like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea know they can cross the line deeper and more often with little fear of retribution.

During world war II some of you may remember a famous quote attributed to Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, "I am afraid we have awakened a sleeping giant"...........well the giant has gone to sleep might be appropriate for today's politics!!

btk