So far, speaking with "one voice" hasn't done much to deter Russian aggression, even as part of a broader campaign to punish Moscow for its behavior. The United States and the European Union have slapped Russia with sanctions, but so far seemed to have little effect in deterring Moscow. Moreover, the U.S. officials and legislators have unanimously ruled out a military response to Russian aggression. So you'd be forgiven for considering the State Department's social media campaign to be a somewhat Quixotic, ephemeral even, effort at building a response to Russia's moves in Ukraine.
But this week, the social media has begun to backfire.
Read Full Article »