[Sangetsu]

The "new cold war" is a political invention created by the powers-that-be to maintain control over their respective countries. They must "defend themselves from outside threats", which is basically nonsense. If the Russian people believe that America is a threat to their way of life, they will elect "leaders" who promise to protect them, and the people won't complain when half the tax revenue that their government collects is spent on national defense. The same is true of Americans. The government can only maintain power over it's people by making people believe that only the government can protect them, as religious leaders claim that only Jesus or Mohammed (acting through the church or mosque) can protect them. It's the same old game which has been played for centuries.

Them aim is to make people afraid. When people are frightened, they are easier to control.