There is a conflict in the Crimea peninsula of Ukraine between The Russian and Ukrainian governments as the Russians are attempting to take over the land as it sits between the two countries and is rich in oil. But where does the United States fit in to all of this? The U.S. congress is debating weather or not they should send arms into Ukraine to help fight the Russian army. The U.S. is also attempting to stop the exporting of military equipment from Russia to other countries.
If the U.S. were following the principles of the Monroe Doctrine, they would leave the matters alone and let Russia and Ukraine settle their own battles. The conflict does not directly involve the United States so if following the Monroe doctrine, they should have no part in the battle. Since the battles are taking place nowhere near the united states, they should not even have arms in Ukraine if following the Monroe Doctrine. Although the U.S. is simply helping Ukraine stand their ground from Russia, and trying to provide justice, the Monroe Doctrine would stand against everything the U.S. is doing in the conflict.
Articles Used:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28969784
http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2014/12/15/ukra-d15.html
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