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Russia’s Murky Future

The Foreign Affairs Interview

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Navigating the Complexity of U.S. Policy towards Russia

The U.S. has struggled to transform countries like Russia and China despite lacking the necessary levers. While it's crucial to make Putin uncomfortable and suggest an alternate path, there is a fine line between creating insecurity for Putin and fostering hope among everyday Russians. Russia is culturally European but institutionally non-Western, posing a unique challenge in U.S. foreign policy and requiring a nuanced approach that acknowledges both the cultural and institutional aspects of the country.

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