Power and Purpose: U.S. Policy Toward Russia After the Cold War

Russia, once seen as America’s greatest adversary, is now viewed by the United States as a potential partner. This book traces the evolution of American foreign policy toward the Soviet Union, and later Russia, during the tumultuous and uncertain period following the end of the cold war. It examines how American policymakers-particularly in the executive branch-coped with the opportunities and challenges presented by the new Russia.