>even if you trust, say, the United States government to hold to the spirit of any such agreement, which I'm sure many here already wouldn't -- there is no reason to imagine that nations like Russia or China would
This is so wrong. When it comes to war, do not expect any side to be the innocent one. US would violate just as many frameworks and treaties as Russia or China can.
This is so wrong. When it comes to war, do not expect any side to be the innocent one. US would violate just as many frameworks and treaties as Russia or China can.