Getting Russia Right
Getting Russia Right by Thomas Graham, published by Polity Press on September 25, 2023, offers an insightful examination of US-Russian relations amidst the backdrop of cold-war antagonism. This 272-page book delves into the complexities of American foreign policy towards Russia, questioning the motivations behind the pursuit of partnership in the post-Soviet era and exploring alternative paths that could have fostered more constructive relations.
In this edition, Graham, drawing from his extensive experience in Russian affairs, analyzes the evolution of conflicting national purposes that have shaped US-Russian interactions. He identifies critical blind spots that hindered Washington’s understanding of Russia, ultimately impacting policy decisions. The book also addresses the implications of the Putin factor and outlines strategies for the United States to navigate its interests in a rapidly changing global landscape. Readers will find a thorough exploration of political science themes, particularly in relation to globalization and international relations.
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As US-Russian relations scrape the depths of cold-war antagonism, the promise of partnership that beguiled American administrations during the first post-Soviet decades increasingly appears to have been false from the start. Why did American leaders persist in pursuing it? Was there another path that would have produced more constructive relations or better prepared Washington to face the challenge Russia poses today?
With a practitioner’s eye honed during decades of work on Russian affairs, Thomas Graham deftly traces the evolution of opposing ideas of national purpose that created an inherent tension in relations. Getting Russia Right identifies the blind spots that prevented Washington from seeing Russia as it really is and crafting a policy to advance American interests without provoking an aggressive Russian response. Distilling the Putin factor to reveal the contours of the Russia challenge facing the United States whenever he departs the scene, Graham lays out a compelling way to deal with it so that the United States can continue to advance its interests in a rapidly changing world.
Also available as an audiobook.
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