Russian Roulette A New Strategy for Containing Russia
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Feb 21, 2025 Michael Kimmage, Director at the Kimm Institute, and Jeffrey Mankoff, Distinguished Research Fellow at the National University Defense, share insights on new strategies for containing Russia. They delve into historical parallels with Cold War containment, emphasizing Europe's role and the rising threats from Russia amid its alliances with China and Iran. The duo discusses the ideological framework of Putin's regime and the critical support needed for Ukraine. Their conversation highlights the interplay between energy independence and geopolitical stability, suggesting a transformed approach to U.S.-Russia relations.
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Long-Term European Strategy
- Consider a long-term European strategy toward Russia, focusing on containment.
- This strategy addresses Russia's long-term threat and requires a shift in European defense and international cooperation.
Containment as a Flexible Strategy
- Containment is a flexible strategic approach, not a rigid dogma like unconditional surrender.
- It acknowledges a long-term struggle without a clear endpoint, demanding patience.
Containment Acknowledges Adversarial Relationship
- Containment recognizes Russia as a persistent adversary, unsuitable for resets.
- It accepts Russia's current nature and limitations of Western influence.