U.S.-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Georgia Crisis

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Testimony

U.S.-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Georgia Crisis

In the wake of the Russia-Georgia conflict, the United States should pursue a comprehensive 12 step strategy towards its relations with Russia. Although this strategy would focus on protecting American national interests, it does not exclude directly speaking with the Russians. Consequently, it stresses that cooperation on certain issues and successful diplomacy are essential for the two nations.

By Michael McFaul

Published on Sep 22, 2008

Source: Testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs

In the wake of the Russia-Georgia conflict, the United States should pursue a comprehensive 12 step strategy towards its relations with Russia, testified Michael McFaul before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Although this strategy would focus on protecting American national interests, it does not exclude directly speaking with the Russians. Consequently, although McFaul reaffirms the need to recognize the territorial integrity of Georgia, he also stresses that cooperation and successful diplomacy in areas such as nuclear nonproliferation and dealings with Iran are essential for the two nations.

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.

Recent Work

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U.S.-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Georgia Crisis