For decades following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the U.S. and Russia established a mostly amicable relationship in order to avoid further conflict. From nuclear non-proliferation to trade, and from education to the world economy, the two powers worked to find common ground following the end of Cold War era hostilities.
Today, this relationship is beset by challenges. On a host of issues, these two powers now find themselves in direct opposition. With nationalistic elements on the rise, and major divisions affecting each country’s interests in a number of hot spots around the globe, the interactions between the U.S. and Russia today will set the tone for international stability for years to come.
Through the lens of American diplomats working at the forefront of U.S.-Russia relations, this series seeks to explore the current tensions between these two key world powers through understanding their history, examining current challenges, and considering where the relationship may be headed.
NOTE: Individual sessions are available for separate purchase.
OCT 17 Washington and Moscow: Where Are We Today?
Louis Sell, retired senior foreign service officer and author of From Washington to Moscow: US-Soviet Relations and the Collapse of the USSR
OCT 24 Spheres of Influence: The Post-Soviet Era and Russian Influence
Douglas Wake and Constance Phlipot, retired senior foreign service officers
OCT 31 Russian Propaganda: “Soft” Power or Digital Battlefield?
Jonathan Henick, acting deputy coordinator, Global Engagement Center, U.S. State Department
3 sessions
Photo caption: Vladimir Putin at a news conference following the G20 Summit, 2017 (Photo: en.kremlin.ru)
