Analysis of U.S. Foreign Policy with Russia
Post Cold-War Soviet Union had left the country in a state of shambles. The economy was in ruins, the military was behind those of the western nations, and the government's ideologies were beginning to be questioned. When S.U. itself ceased to exist on December 25, 1991, the United States (Bush administration) initiated the redefining of relationship between the two countries. The U.S. had good intentions in mind, but things did not turn out the way they were expected. "The result has been a tragicomedy of tepid cooperation, mild saber-rattling, and missed opportunities, (Cohen)." Many critics, along with experts, had called for restructuring the current foreign policy with Russia. If changes are not made soon, both countries would suffer serious implications in addition to the problems they are already experiencing now. The U.S. original intention was that they would aid Russia in integrating itself into the Western-based international system. As believed, this integration would reap two positive effects. The international system would offer not only financial, but political and security resources as incentives to Russia for reform and transition towards a market and democratic government. In addition, United States could p
This has led the Russians to resent, in some respect, foreign investments from America. should have emphasized Russian access to international trade. Better rel!ations with Russia will only benefit the U. President Clinton strongly endorses the IMF loan, hoping it will bolster Yeltsin's faltering presidency. The eighth GCC meeting in February 1997 revealed the development of several new ideas: a new regional investment initiative to attract more foreign and domestic capital to the regions of Russia; joint work to protect the marine ecosystem near Sakhalin Island; an initiative to support cooperation among small businesses; and a program to raise public awareness in Russia of women's reproductive health issues. can avoid worsening their relations with Russia. Washington has supported several excellent projects that strengthen Russia's civil society, such as funding Inter-news independent television and training an independent judiciary. Boris Yeltsin has tried to concentrate the power in the presidential position in a new constitution.
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