Abstract
The United States must place Russia’s focus on geographic concerns at the center of future strategy development to build a constructive relationship with Russia and achieve US regional goals. This article analyzes Russia’s geography and historical impact on Russian foreign policy, outlines Moscow’s current foreign policy goals, and highlights underlying concerns for US policymakers and military practitioners. By pursuing policies that support Russian goals of economic integration, mitigation of demographic concerns, and security of national borders, the United States can set the foundation for productive engagement on critical issues.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.55540/0031-1723.3243
Recommended Citation
Caitlin P. Irby, "US-Russia Foreign Policy: Confronting Russia’s Geographic Anxieties," Parameters 53, no. 3 (2023), doi:10.55540/0031-1723.3243.
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