Russia's Peace Policy

E.E.C. wrote a letter to the editor of The New York Times in 1899 to discuss their negative opinions concerning the peace conference that Russia wished to set up between itself, England, and the United States. They described how even though Russia’s tsar might be sincere about wanting to hold this international meeting, he also has a hidden agenda on his mind that he will not come right out and talk about. The author thinks that Russia is being very deceitful, so other countries should pay close attention and be weary of falling into their trap. The tsar might want world peace and prosperity like he says, but he will do whatever it takes to increase Russia’s power, status, and wealth.

E.E.C. acknowledges Russia’s actions to be similar to any other country trying to gain authority, “Russia, like every other great nation which is healthy, wants the earth, and will get it if she can.” At this point in time, Russia is not exactly where they want to be from a economic and industrial standpoint. He strongly warns that if the powerhouse countries in the world, such as England and the United States, leave Russia alone and let the country strengthen then they will be faced with a very powerful opposition. “Time is Russia’s great ally; she is growing much faster than her only European rival, England”, E.E.C. wrote.

Russia was growing much faster than England during the late 1880’s, thanks to hard work towards the completion of the Siberian railway. E.E.C. was worried that if Russia acquires Asia, then the rest of the world will have no chance in defeating them. Therefore, England and the United States must strike first. Russia’s plans for world supremacy need to be blocked as quickly as possible. According to E.E.C., if Russia takes ove...

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... They should allow Russia to gain territory up north, but not to the east. There will be huge problems for the world if Russia gets control of Asia. If Russia gets too large, England and the U.S. have no chance in stopping the tsar on his quest for world supremacy. E.E.C. hopes that by writing this letter to the New York Times editor, he will get people to understand that Russia means business.

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