Paper
Matthew Rojansky
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In The Media
What To Expect from Russia with Putin Once Again Unambiguously in Charge?
Given that Vladimir Putin retained a great deal of power during the presidency of Dmitry Medvedev, there are unlikely to be any major changes in Russian strategy toward the United States.
Published on Sep 28, 2011
Source: Voice of America
Rojansky suggested that although “there will not be a contradiction in terms of strategy in the U.S.–Russia relations, Obama has to start over and build a personal rapport with Putin.” Rojansky also warned that Russia needs to learn from the current situation in Western Europe and fix its state budget, especially its dependence on oil revenues.
About the Author
Matthew Rojansky
Former Deputy Director, Russia and Eurasia Program
Rojansky, formerly executive director of the Partnership for a Secure America, is an expert on U.S. and Russian national security and nuclear-weapon policies.
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Recent Work
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