Chomsky: Putin's love or not to love, but his position is reasonable
To Russian President Vladimir Putin can be treated in different ways, But Its position on international arena perfectly reasonable, said American linguist, political writer and philosopher Noam Chomsky.
He said that the Danger of a possible new cold war, Russia and the USA now is not exaggerated." After the coup in Ukraine, fresh authorities advocate that seek membership in NATO. It's something completely unbearable for any Russian leader. It is as if in the Warsaw Pact have joined South America, and now there want Mexico and Canada. So, Yes, This is serious, " said Chomsky in conversation Salon.
"Look, Gorbachev agreed to the reunification of Germany - and even its inclusion in NATO, which was an astonishing concession, if you Look at the history. But there was a quid Pro quo: that NATO will not expand nor one inch to the East ", also in the phrase was meant East Germany. Once NATO has expanded to East Germany, Gorbachev was furious. He was informed by Washington, because It was only a verbal promise. This meant that if you are stupid enough to sign a gentleman's agreement with us, then That's your problem. When he came to Clinton, NATO expanded to Russia's borders. And now the Alliance has gone further, even to the Ukraine, which is located right in the centre of the Russian geostrategic issues. It very seriously, " said Chomsky." I wish to say, Putin's love or not to love, But His position is absolutely reasonable, " - said the scientist. Avram Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, political writer, philosopher and theorist. Institute Professor of linguistics at mit, Creator of the classification of formal languages, called the Chomsky hierarchy. His work on generative grammars have greatly contributed to the decline of behaviorism and contributed to the development of cognitive science. In addition to linguistic work, Chomsky is widely known for its radical leftist political views And criticism of the foreign policy of the government of America. Himself Chomsky calls himself a libertarian socialist and a supporter of anarcho-syndicalist.
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