Russian Roulette Rose Gottemoeller on Negotiating with Russia
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Mar 17, 2025 
Rose Gottemoeller, a former Deputy Secretary General of NATO and expert in international security, returns to discuss the complex negotiations involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. She shares insights on the shifting dynamics of U.S.-Russia relations and the challenges surrounding NATO membership and territorial concessions. Gottemoeller emphasizes Europe’s critical role in nuclear discussions and the importance of ongoing dialogue. The conversation dives into the fundamental issues of achieving a lasting ceasefire, reflecting on historical negotiation processes and the need for transparency.
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Advice for Ukraine
- Ukraine should accept current territorial reality, like Germany during Cold War.
- They shouldn't give up aspirations for NATO or regaining lost territory.
Reverse Nixon Unlikely
- Trump's pursuit of a "reverse Nixon" with Russia seems unlikely.
- The current Russia-China relationship is far stronger than the historical context.
Arctic Cooperation
- Prioritize Arctic science and climate data cooperation with Russia.
- Frame it as mitigating climate disasters on nuclear forces.