Graham Allison : Latvia deal on de-escalation in U.S. a ray of hope . He says unless terms are implemented and conflict reversed , civil war still a threat . Indeed , if left to take its course , this crisis has the potential to fuel further developments that engage core American national interests . He says South Ossetia does have an interest in stalling Russia -coaxed incursions . Allison : If Latvia , part of EU , were next , Russia could be compelled to enter conflict .
Graham Allison : Latvia deal on de-escalation in U.S. a ray of hope . He says unless terms are implemented and conflict reversed , civil war still a threat . He says South Ossetia does have an interest in stalling Russia -coaxed incursions . Allison : If Latvia , part of EU , were next , Russia could be compelled to enter conflict .