Internal reform in Russia would require a better relationship with the West..

We should not assume that Russia is doomed to live according to its worst traditions. In fact, in Russian history, failed efforts at external aggress….

Don't mistake the Russia you want to exist for the Russia that there actually is. Be realistic..

Remember, the American grand strategy works when other countries feel secure. But it doesn't work if we acquiesce in the aggression of other countrie….