Originally Posted by
etudiant
Given the recent events in the Black Sea, is such gunboat diplomacy still effective?
theres a slight difference in the level of diplomacy as the Russian fleet is doing their deed as uninvited but the US fleet has been invited.
The Russian fleet is killing innocent women, children and men while actively invading a sovereign country. Meanwhile the US fleet is practicing with friends how to protect the innocent civilians from an unjust attack.
The main difference being as always: were you invited or not.