Prominent foreign-policy analysts are saying post the Russia-Georgia conflict, America needs to get tougher on Moscow. But we should instead be working to improve the relationship. If we face facts, America still needs Russia.
Dmitry Medevdev will be sworn in as Russian president today. Instead of trying to psychoanalyze the man at the helm, Washington should judge Moscow by its actions over the coming years.
Nixon Center luncheon on Friday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin discussed his country’s prospects for continued economic success and political stability.