POS 561 Soviet & US Russian Relations

The interplay of U.S.-Soviet and U.S.-Russian relations is viewed in the historical context of the 20th century. Surveys the diplomatic and historical relationship before, during and after the Bolshevik Revolution and since the momentous events of Summer 1991. Emphasis on mutual interests and divergent ideologies. Further, focus on the mistrust and attempts at rapprochement that have acted as the backdrop in the uneven course of relations between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Assessment of the challenges facing the U.S. and the former republics of the U.S.S.R., especially Russia.

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