Your citing of the history of Russia reminds deeply of the US history with Native Americans, slavery concerning African Americans and when the US stole land from Latino Americans. What nation could become the proudest leader of NATO other than the US. You might also ask yourself: How much wealth have NATO-like nations extracted out of Africa compared to how many African nations today are indebted to NATO-like nations? While you're at it, do some Median Age analysis of the Global South to the NATO North! Are we feeling better now?