The invasion of Ukraine has underscored Russia’s enduring capacity to disrupt global stability. Yet, as the United States navigates an increasingly competitive geopolitical environment dominated by China’s ascendancy, we must recalibrate our strategy toward Russia. The objective should not be the total defeat of Russia—a nuclear-armed state—but its transformation into a pivot power that seeks to balance its interests between Washington and Beijing. This approach, and a similar approach argued for by this author relative to North Korea, aligns with the long-term imperatives of American national security and the evolving global balance of power.
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