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U.S.-Poland Missile Deal Irks Russia

In the midst of the Russia-Georgia conflict, Poland has agreed to host part of a U.S. missile defense system. For Russia, this move indicated that the missiles were aimed against Russia rather than Iran as the U.S. has been alleging. This agreement may lead to further deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations, as well as, cause challenges for the Poland-Russia relationship.

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By Michael McFaul
Published on Aug 18, 2008

Source: NPR's All Things Considered

In the midst of the Russia-Georgia conflict, Poland has agreed to host part of a U.S. missile defense system. While both Poland and the U.S. deny that this deal is a reaction to Russia’s role in the Russia-Georgia conflict, Russian officials and international experts disagree. In an interview with NPR's All Things Considered, Michael McFaul states that, “It’s a direct response to Russian aggression.”

This agreement may lead to further deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations, as well as, cause challenges for the Poland-Russia relationship. 

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About the Author

Michael McFaul

Former Senior Associate

In addition to his role at Carnegie, McFaul is Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and associate professor of political science at Stanford University.

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