U.S.-Russian Relations

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This paper examines the significance and implications of Moscow's current foreign policy for future American interests. The paper explores what strategy Washington should pursue towards Moscow, with a focus on Russia's attempt at regional dominance, the need for full Russian membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the necessity of domestic change within the country.

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"On Christmas day, 1991, the Cold War ended and an empire ceased to exist. The dramatic changes that have taken place in the former Soviet Union since the collapse of communism and the disintegration of the USSR have created a new geopolitical reality not only within the former communist bloc, but a new international environment and a new set of international relations. Now fifteen years after the collapse, the center of the former Soviet Union, Russia, is continuing to grow in strength and influence, reemerging as an important player not only regionally but internationally. With President Vladimir Putin at the helm, Russia is currently at a key stage in redefining itself as a nation, and the policy decisions it makes in the near future along with how it defines itself globally, will largely determine the future direction of the country for decades to come. Russia's policy decisions will which consequently have serious global affects for United States' global security."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Margarita Balmaceda, "Gas, Oil and the Linkages between Domestic and Foreign Policies: The Case of Ukraine, Europe-Asia Studies 50, no. 2 (1998), 257-286. Janusz Bugajski, "Cold Peace: Russia's New Imperialism" (Westport: Praeger Publishers, 2004), 224.
• Yevgeny Bendersky, "Russia and China: Business Partners, Weary Neighbors," Power and Interest News Report (06 August 2004).
• "Bush Visit to Georgia Furthers its Independence form Russia," Power and Internet News Report (19 February 2006).
• Alfred Evans, "Putin keeps Russia's options open," Fresno Bee, 8 February
• James M. Goldgeier and Michael McFaul, "What to do about Russia" Policy Review no. 133 (Nov 2005)

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