There's Something About Russia

WASHINGTON, DC - Since the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the USSR, the Russian Federation, its successor, has struggled to redefine itself in the post-Cold war era. This has often brought them into contention with the United States. Despite a "reset" of relations in 2009, the two countries have remained adversarial, facing each other on opposite sides of multiple international issues such as the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, as well as the expansion of NATO. Accusations of interfering in domestic affairs have been made by both sides. What does the US need to understand about Russia? What motivates Russia's policy objectives? What about Russia's history can help inform the present?

Please join the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC with its expert panelists as they explore Russia, its history and motivations.