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Are We Deliberately Trying to Provoke a Military Crisis With Russia? | The American Conservative

As tensions rise in Syria and on Russia's border, the undeniable reality is that the U.S. is crowding Russia and not the other way around

theamericanconservative.com Tensions are becoming dangerous in Syria and on Russia's back doorstep.

How Millennials and Generation Z can change the trajectory of U.S.-Russia relations

The "besoin du jour" to restore U.S.-Russia relations is youth engagement and cooperation. It relies on newer generations not being shaped by propaganda and animosity towards the other side, but rather goodwill and admiration for the others’ efforts in solving common global challenges.

russianamerican.org Young Russians and Americans have not been shaped by the Cold War propaganda and animosity towards one another.

End of last nuclear pact with Russia could cost U.S. over $400 billion: CBO study

"America cannot afford a costly and dangerous nuclear arms race, particularly in the middle of our current economic, political, and health crises."

washingtontimes.com A new congressionally-mandated report has found that ending the last remaining nuclear pact with Russia would cost the U.S. up to $439 billion in modernization costs in addition to another $28 billion for maintenance.

Disaster averted at California's Fort Ross as wildfire contained

A historic compound that served as the southernmost Russian settlement in North America is declared safe from the California Meyers wildfire.

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U.S. sanctions Russian institute involved in development of Covid-19 vaccine

: The United States has just introduced sanctions on one of the Russian institutions developing a vaccine against the coronavirus. Unfortunately, this means fewer people will have access to life-saving medicine.

russianamerican.org The Department of Commerce has accused it of "acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States."

Why we should be rooting for Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine

"It would be wise to follow the example set by the Soviet Union and the United States decades ago when both set aside their ideological differences to advance science which ultimately benefited humanity." Mark Mednikov with Ru-PAC explains why we should be rooting for Russia's COVID-19 vaccine to be a success.

russianamerican.org Being dismissive of medical advancements just because they are coming from a geopolitical rival is unethical and counterproductive.

US-Russian Arms Control in the Middle East: Defining the Diplomatic Playing Field

The prospects for arms-control achievements in the Middle East appear dim, unless the US and Russia make them a joint priority.

valdaiclub.com In the rich history of US-Russian (and before that, US-Soviet) cooperation on WMD arms control and non-proliferation, the Middle East has long occupied a central place. At the 1995 NPT Review and Extension Conference, Arab states were given assurances, through a resolution sponsored by Russia, the U...

Why the U.S. Should Keep its Distance from Belarus | The American Conservative

Washington’s conduct in Ukraine was recklessly provocative in 2014, the Trump administration needs to adopt a far better policy regarding Belarus.

theamericanconservative.com Some will be pushing us into a standoff with Putin over this, but the last thing our leaders need is another Ukraine.

RIAC :: Taking Aim at Major Corporations

When it comes to sanctions, it is not uncommon for American companies to bear the brunt. In just the past decade alone, companies have paid out more than $5.6 billion in settlements while struggling to stay compliant.

russiancouncil.ru The United States’ sanctions are commonly associated with “America’s enemies” like Iran, the DPRK, Cuba and Venezuela. Russia joined this list in 2014, and since last year China has been increasingly prominent among targeted countries. However, when it comes to enforcing restrictions, it is ...

A new round of -U.S. talks on strategic stability and arms control began today in Vienna. We hope this much-needed dialogue will translate into results and an extension to the New START treaty.

Ru-PAC Russian Americans Survey

Are you a Russian-American or Russian living in America? If so, please take part in our 2020 Russian Americans Survey.

The goal of this survey is to find out the views and makeup of Russian Americans across the United States so that Ru-PAC can better serve the interests of our community. The survey is anonymous and takes approximately five minutes to complete.

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Urgent call to rethink U.S.-Russia policy

"Do not wait for the government; use public diplomacy, identify Russian experts who are willing to talk, break into interest groups, and start building a positive agenda for U.S.- Russia relations."

- Edward Lozansky in his article with The Washington Times.

washingtontimes.com Within the context of a speedily devolving geopolitical roller coaster ride shaped by renewed Cold War era hostilities, an Aug. 5 Politico open letter authored by 103 American foreign policy experts calling for a reset to U.S.-Russia relations appeared to be just what the doctors of reason prescribe...

RIAC :: How US “Caesar Act” Will Affect the Situation in Syria and Moscow’s Policy

Instead of working with Russia to secure peace and stability, the United States has taken another giant step in its policy of “maximum pressure” against . With the signing of the “Caesar Act” and the addition of new sanctions, American policy is making a desperate situation even worse.

Ruslan Mamedov with the Russian International Affairs Council explains how:

russiancouncil.ru The parliamentary elections held in late July 2020 in Syria coincided with the expansion of the US Department of Treasury’s restrictive measures against the government of Bashar al-Assad. The settlement of the conflict itself is experiencing difficulties, and the economic situation in the country ...

The Russian American

To liberal U.S. policymakers, the appearance of a multipolar world order, spearheaded by a conservative Russia, is the ultimate nightmare.

Written by Mark Mednikov, Ru-PAC intern

Sitka City Assembly's rushed vote to remove Baranov statue was a mistake

Social activists should not be allowed to discard due diligence and facts, writes MGIMO student and Ru-PAC intern Christian Oliver in his article with The Russian American.

russianamerican.org Social activists should not be allowed to discard due diligence and facts, writes Christian Oliver, an Intern at the Russian Public Affairs Committee (Ru-PAC).

RIAC :: A Year Without the INF Treaty: You Need an Umbrella During Rainy Season

A year after the United States withdrew from the INF Treaty, it is becoming increasingly clear that the old world order is gone for good. Andrey Kortunov with the Russian International Affairs Council argues that it is time to stop "lying on the couch with a can of beer and a bag of chips pretending" to be concerned about arms control. It's time to start building solutions and working together to mitigate the costs and risks of a new arms race.

russiancouncil.ru The approximate design of an umbrella for the nuclear powers is not too complicated. It includes expanding the channels of communication between the military at all levels, exchanging information about their nuclear missile forces, strategic doctrines and modernisation plans, concurrent measures to....

Introducing the Ru-PAC Policy Analysis Team

This week, we want to introduce you to Ru-PAC's Policy Analysis Team. The team is already hard at work writing articles and producing videos/podcasts/live streams in both Russian and English that address topics at the heart of - relations.

You can follow their work by liking us on Facebook, VK, or subscribing to Ru-PAC on Medium.

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U.S., Russia to boost research cooperation

: The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) have agreed to conduct joint research on COVID-19 and economic recovery. This is undoubtedly a great step for -U.S. relations.

russianamerican.org The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) will conduct joint research on COVID-19 and economic recovery.

RIAC :: Three Reasons Why the Russia Report Was a Dud

After nine months of drama and unhinged speculation, the failed to deliver any substantial evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum.

In his article with the Russian International Affairs Council, Ru-PAC Founder Hunter Cawood argues that "there are three main reasons why the Russia report was a dud, and behind each reason, there is a lesson to be learned about the way we Americans approach and discuss Russia in our national dialogue."

russiancouncil.ru On July 21, the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament published its so-called Russia Report, which for months served as a vibrant source of drama and unhinged conjecture in the corridors of British political discourse.  After nine months and ample speculation that once published, the r...

What's happening at Ru-PAC! July 2020

July was a BIG month for Ru-PAC and our is here to tell you all about it!

In it, you will find:

📌 Our first ever "Recommendations for American Policy and Priorities Towards Russia."

📌 An article by Ru-PAC Expert Alex Viryasov titled "How Russia Helped Make American Independence Possible."

📌 An introduction to some of the new faces at Ru-PAC and information about a few of the research projects we're working on.

📌 And much more...

mailchi.mp Below you'll find articles discussing the latest happenings in Russia-U.S. relations written by leading experts and curated exclusively for Ru-PAC members.

U.S., Russia hold first space security talks since 2013

On Monday, the United States and Russia held their first space-security talks since 2013, with the two sides wrestling with how to guard against the increasing militarization of space.

Our partners at The Russian American explain what both sides are looking to gain:

russianamerican.org The United States wants to establish a set of voluntary norms for operating in space, while Russia is pushing for a formal treaty against the placement of weapons in space.

Russia-U.S. Relations in Europe: Perceptions, Challenges, Strategies, & Solutions | The Caucasus Center

In his article for the The Caucasus Center, Ru-PAC analyst, Artem Kvartalnov analyzes the policies of and the in Europe and concludes that Russian-American differences in the region are the result of mutual misunderstandings rather than objective contradictions.

thecaucasuscenter.org Artem Kvartalnov The current deadlock in U.S.-Russia relations seems to have engulfed nearly all dimensions of bilateral interaction and directly or

RIAC :: Five Myths About Russia

This past week, the British Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament released the much-anticipated , in which it described Russia as "fundamentally nihilistic." This, however, represents a popular myth in American and British thinking when it comes to Russia.

The truth is, and as Ru-PAC President Hunter Cawood argues, "Russia, like most countries, has a foreign policy that is typically driven by economic self-interest. Whether it’s in Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, or elsewhere — Russia’s motivation for intervening is to protect its economy and the billions of dollars that are represented by contracts it has with such countries. However, the country is also guided by the ethics of utilitarianism. That is, Russia wants to do the most good for itself and its citizens, but also people around the world. The problem is Russia and the U.S. have different ideas of what that means and how to accomplish that."

russiancouncil.ru American attempts to isolate Russia have backfired and after almost seven years of economic warfare, the U.S. has nothing to show. In the past three years, Russia has been thrust into the American political spotlight like never before, earning itself both a reputation and mythology that posits Russi...

Trump talks coronavirus, arms control in phone call with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed arms control and Iran's nuclear arms program in a telephone call on Thursday.

The two leaders also expressed a mutual desire to develop trade and economic interaction between and the .

thehill.com President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Thursday, discussing the novel coronavirus, arms control negotiations and other matters.

RIAC :: Recommendations for American Policy and Priorities Towards Russia

In his article with the Russian International Affairs Council, Ru-PAC President/Founder argues that since 2014, there has been a significant decline in Russia-U.S. dialogue. Instead of attempting to work out the differences between one another, the has stepped away from any semblance of real diplomacy with Moscow and has instead tried unsuccessfully to isolate through sanctions and other means. That strategy has made matters worse, while simultaneously failing to achieve anything of real substance.

The United States gains nothing by continuing a policy approach that doesn't work. What the United States should do instead is reinstate a policy of engaging Russia on all matters where there are overlapping interests. This policy should include high-level, regular dialogue between both countries' executive branches as well as policymakers from Congress and Russia's Federal Assembly. That dialogue can start with mutually beneficial topics for both countries and graduate to issues that are circumstantially harder to reconcile.

Whether it is arms control, fighting terrorism, climate change, or ensuring economic stability across the world — the two sides simply need to engage in dialogue to find common ground. That common ground will likely lead to stabilizing solutions that advance the interests and security of both countries.

russiancouncil.ru Since the end of World War II, the United States has loosely pursued a strategy of

Introducing the Ru-PAC Russian-American Experience Team:

This week, we want to introduce you to the Experience Team at Ru-PAC. Our RA Experience Team is currently conducting a survey-based study of Russian Americans and Russians living in America, that seeks to better understand the views and make up the Russian American community. Click here to learn more:

medium.com Introducing the second team that will be working with us this summer!

With Fear and Favor: The Russophobia of ‘The New York Times’

“Without fear or favor.” That’s one of the hallowed mottos of The New York Times, first enshrined by its modern founder, Adolph Ochs, more than a century ago. But today a more fitting motto would be “With fear and favor.” In recent years the Times has abandoned its own high standards of journalistic objectivity and committed itself to relentless, hyper-partisan demonization of Russia as a deadly threat to America.

thenation.com Disregarding all past experience, journalists, politicians, and foreign policy experts have simply assumed that the claims of Russian bounties for killing American troops are true. They—and we—should know better.

Ru-PAC Russian Americans Survey

Are you a Russian-American or Russian living in America? If so, please take part in our 2020 Russian Americans Survey.

The goal of this survey is to find out the views and makeup of Russian Americans across the United States so that Ru-PAC can better serve the interests of our community. The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete.

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