The Unknowable Factors in Relationship Between the West and Russia

Russia seems to have ended up in a position where it is the demonic power. It plays a particular role not only for Western establishments, but for the West's intellectual elites who often contrast themselves to Russia. I mean, all these areas will get involved in a major upheaval when Russia can no longer retain control over that region. We are already seeing a situation where Armenia, which used to be protected by Russia, feels much more vulnerable towards Azerbaijan. You can see a situation where China, Turkey and Iran are just moving into a vacuum that's being created. All those things are complicated by the fact that it's unknown, Russia is going to implode or just continue the way it is at the