From Obama to Trump: The Dynamics of the Russian-American Reset Policy and the Dilemmas of Strategic Engagement with Russia Cover Image

De la Obama la Trump: dinamica „reset-ului” ruso-american şi dilemele reangajării strategice cu Rusia
From Obama to Trump: The Dynamics of the Russian-American Reset Policy and the Dilemmas of Strategic Engagement with Russia

Author(s): Carmen Sorina Rîjnoveanu
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Editura Militară
Keywords: Russia; USA; reset; strategy; military; deterrence; engagement; cooperation;

Summary/Abstract: The dynamic of Russian-American relations stands as a core vector in shaping the systemic power configuration. The „reset” policy promoted by president Obama, although ended in failure, showed that the cooperation with Russia is possible and desirable in managing specific/sectorial issues. The new president Trump may seek a renewed dialogue towards Moscow but, nevertheless, the new threats posses by Russia requires a more balanced approach which needs to avoid the mistakes of the previous „reset”. As part of this equation, a substantial military engagement of the American forces in Europe and credible deterrence measures on the Eastern flank should not be compromised as part of a potential strategic “getting along” with Russia.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 85-99
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Romanian