Russia already has all of Europe within range of its missiles. Now the deployment of Russia’s weaponry can be expected to increase with the announcement that the U.S. plans to bring some its missiles to Germany in coming years. The move by Russia is not an imminent threat but primarily to send a forceful message about its preparedness to engage in future miliary conflict, says Brad Allenby, a professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, part of the Fulton Schools, whose expertise includes geopolitics and the implications of emerging military and security technologies. The move by Russia is not a surprise given the country’s expansionist plans, Allenby adds.