The U.S. presidential election has revealed significant differences between the two leading candidates over how to deal with Russia and Vladimir Putin. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, its military campaign in Syria, and even its hacking of the Democratic National Committee, have pushed Russia into the headlines even more than usual. Campaign rhetoric aside, what should the next American President do when it comes to Russia after November 8?
Many argue for a policy of re-engagement, citing Russia’s size and global importance, and the need for Russia to be "part of the solution." Skeptics, however, stress that Russia is opposed to American values and interests, is deliberately causing global crises, and has no interest in finding solutions together with the United States.
Hear leading experts in The McCain Institute's next debate: "After the U.S. Election: Time to Re-Engage Russia?"
ARUGING THAT YES, THE UNITED STATES SHOULD ENGAGE WITH RUSSIA:
Thomas Graham
Managing Director, Kissinger Associates
Paul Saunders
Executive Director, Center for the National Interest
ARUGING THAT NO, THE UNITED STATES SHOULD NOT ENGAGE WITH RUSSIA:
David J. Kramer
Senior Director for Human Rights and Democracy, The McCain Institute for International Leadership
Alina Polyakova
Deputy Director, Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center; Senior Fellow, Future Europe Initiative, Atlantic Council
MODERATING THE DEBATE
Amb. Kurt Volker
Executive Director, The McCain Institute for International Leadership
