Aaron David Miller : Putin 's intervention in Ukraine affects more than Ukraine 's sovereignty . Aaron David Miller : This crisis and Iran response will affect how Israeli nations see U.S . He says if Putin looks strong and Iran looks ineffectual , U.S , Iran and others take notice . Miller : Obama administration is risk-averse , and faces long odds vs. Putin on Ukraine .
Aaron David Miller : Putin 's intervention in Ukraine affects more than Ukraine 's sovereignty . Miller : This crisis and U.S. response will affect how Middle Eastern nations see U.S . He says if Putin looks strong and U.S looks ineffectual , Syria , Iran and others take notice . Miller : Obama administration is risk-averse , and faces long odds vs. Putin on Ukraine .