The U.S.-Russian relations in the twenty-first century Stent, Angela. creator text bibliography nju 2014 monographic eng

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xviii, 393 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. "The Limits of Partnership offers a riveting narrative on U.S.-Russian relations since the Soviet collapse and on the challenges ahead. It reflects the unique perspective of an insider who is also recognized as a leading expert on this troubled relationship. American presidents have repeatedly attempted to forge a strong and productive partnership only to be held hostage to the deep mistrust born of the Cold War. For the United States, Russia remains a priority because of its nuclear weapons arsenal, its strategic location bordering Europe and Asia, and its ability to support--or thwart--American interests. Why has it been so difficult to move the relationship forward? What are the prospects for doing so in the future? Is the effort doomed to fail again and again?Angela Stent served as an adviser on Russia under Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and maintains close ties with key policymakers in both countries. Here, she argues that the same contentious issues--terrorism, missile defense, Iran, nuclear proliferation, Afghanistan, the former Soviet space, the greater Middle East--have been in every president's inbox, Democrat and Republican alike, since the collapse of the USSR. Stent vividly describes how Clinton and Bush sought inroads with Russia and staked much on their personal ties to Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin--only to leave office with relations at a low point--and how Barack Obama managed to restore ties only to see them undermined by a Putin regime resentful of American dominance and determined to restore Russia's great power status.The Limits of Partnership calls for a fundamental reassessment of the principles and practices that drive U.S.-Russian relations, and offers a path forward to meet the urgent challenges facing both countries"-- Angela Stent. Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-326) and index. n-us--- e-ur-ru United States Foreign relations Russia (Federation) Russia (Federation) Foreign relations United States United States Foreign relations 1989- Estados Unidos Relaciones exteriores Rusia (Federación) Estados Unidos Relaciones exteriores 1989- POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General HISTORY / United States / General HISTORY / Europe / Russia & the Former Soviet Union HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century 002 E 183.8 S826l 2014 327.73047 POL011000 HIS036000 HIS032000 HIS037080 9780691152974 (hardback) 9780691165868 2013024484 http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=42263 http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=42263 DLC 130905 20230404125801.0 128735 eng