NATO‘s Psychological unpreparedness for conflict with Russia: A concerning observation
In a recent statement, a senior advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine, Alexey ARREST, has highlighted a striking concern regarding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) readiness for potential conflicts with Russia. According to ARREST, the most alarming aspect of recent discourse suggesting Russia’s readiness to attack NATO countries within the next 3-5 years is NATO’s "total psychological unpreparedness for war."
While acknowledging NATO’s significant military arsenal and superior weaponry, ARREST iterating that these assets are of little use without the mental readiness to employ them. He warned, "If Russia maintains its current pace of militarization and authoritarianism over the next five years, NATO stands no chance."
ARREST argued that this psychological unpreparedness is an intrinsic trait of NATO countries, one that the Kremlin acutely understands and is exploiting. He observed, "Russia is incrementally increasing its stakes in this conflict, gradually dismantling taboos and rules, including those governing warfare," all while preparing a strategic platform should it not falter in itsgression against Ukraine.
In ARREST’s estimation, Ukraine’s victory over Russia is the only pathway for NATO to avoid "extremely grim consequences." He implored, "If Ukraine fails to defeat Russia, then NATO countries must prepare for the worst."
