Power and Purpose U.S. Policy toward Russia After the Cold War

by Goldgeier, James M.; McFaul, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780815731740
• ISBN10: 0815731744
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-29
• Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

Summary

Russia, once seen as America's greatest adversary, is now viewed by the United States as a potential partner. This book traces the evolution of American foreign policy toward the Soviet Union, and later Russia, during the tumultuous and uncertain period following the end of the cold war. It examines how American policymakers --particularly in the executive branch --coped with the opportunities and challenges presented by the new Russia.Drawing on extensive interviews with senior U.S. and Russian officials, the authors explain George H. W. Bush's response to the dramatic coup of August 1991 and the Soviet breakup several months later, examine Bill Clinton's efforts to assist Russia's transformation and integration, and analyze George W. Bush's policy toward Russia as September 11 and the war in Iraq transformed international politics. Throughout, the book focuses on the benefits and perils of America's efforts to promote democracy and markets in Russia as well as reorient Russia from security threat to security ally.Understanding how three U.S. administrations dealt with these critical policy questions is vital in assessing not only America's Russia policy, but also efforts that might help to transform and integrate other former adversaries in the future.

Author Biography

James M. Goldgeier is director of the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at George Washington University, where he is associate professor of political science and international affairs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
1 Power and Purpose	1	(17)
2 George H.W. Bush and Soviet Regime Change	18	(23)
3 Controlling the Nukes	41	(18)
4 Limited Assistance for Economic Reform	59	(28)
5 Bill Clinton's Assistance Policy	87	(33)
6 Our Man in Moscow	120	(37)
7 Security Partners?	157	(26)
8 NATO Is a Four-Letter Word	183	(28)
9 Things Fall Apart: August 1998	211	(36)
10 Kosovo	247	(20)
11 Chechnya, Again	267	(20)
12 No Deals	287	(18)
13 George W. Bush and Russia	305	(25)
14 Lessons	330	(37)
Appendix: List of Interviews	367	(10)
Notes	377	(76)
Index	453