Does the American Eagle Hate the Russian Polar Bear? Why?
Discussions of symbolism in the geopolitical world are usually represented with metaphors of the American Eagle and the Russian Polar Bear. The two animals have become synonymous with countries United States and Russia respectively and are always present in most discourses about international relations. Does the eagle actually "hate" the bear and why might that be so? Let's look at some deeper historical, political and cultural context to understand the intriguing relationship. If…