What Should Future U.S. Policy Toward Russia Be in Peacetime? Evaluating Trade-Offs of a Less-Hardline Approach
Abstract
History has shown that relations between even bitter rivals can shift over time. Future changes in the international system, competing policy priorities, or shifts in Russian behavior may create incentives for Washington to consider a less-hardline approach to relations with Moscow, as it has attempted in the past. Such a future policy would aim to advance U.S. interests by proactively addressing certain Russian interests and concerns. RAND researchers explored the trade-offs that states face when they adopt a less-hardline approach, examining the benefits and costs in four historical case studies and assessing what can be learned to inform future U.S. peacetime policy toward Russia.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 19, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1201498
Entities
People
- Alexandra T. Evans
- Bryan Rooney
- Byran Fredrick
- Gabrielle Tarini
- Miranda Priebe
- Samuel Charap
Organizations
- RAND Corporation