Security Through Cooperation: Reassessing US-Russia Relations After the Cold War
This article summarizes Rose Gottemoeller's book, which challenges the prevailing Russian narrative that the United States intentionally sought to undermine or destroy Russia following the Soviet Union's collapse. While Russian officials often claim that NATO expansion was designed to isolate and threaten their state, Gottemoeller argues from historical records and personal experience that successive US presidents prioritized deep cooperation with Russia for global security. She highlights that this strategic conviction emerged during the George H. W. Bush administration and solidified under Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin, focusing on technological collaboration. Further strides were made under George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin in areas such as outer space, counterterrorism, and nuclear energy. Although current relations are severely strained due to the war in Ukraine, Gottemoeller uses these historical lessons to outline potential pathways for resuming cooperation. She suggests that future security partnerships depend on Russia ending its military campaign in Ukraine and addressing the resulting damage, emphasizing that mutual cooperation remains essential for international stability.
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Security Through Cooperation: Reassessing US-Russia Relations After the Cold War
This article summarizes Rose Gottemoeller's book, which challenges the prevailing Russian narrative that the United States intentionally sought to undermine or destroy Russia following the Soviet Union's collapse. While Russian officials often claim that NATO expansion was designed to isolate and threaten their state, Gottemoeller argues from historical records and personal experience that successive US presidents prioritized deep cooperation with Russia for global security. She highlights that this strategic conviction emerged during the George H. W. Bush administration and solidified under Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin, focusing on technological collaboration. Further strides were made under George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin in areas such as outer space, counterterrorism, and nuclear energy. Although current relations are severely strained due to the war in Ukraine, Gottemoeller uses these historical lessons to outline potential pathways for resuming cooperation. She suggests that future security partnerships depend on Russia ending its military campaign in Ukraine and addressing the resulting damage, emphasizing that mutual cooperation remains essential for international stability.