Russian Roulette A New Strategy for Containing Russia
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Feb 21, 2025 Michael Kimmage, Director at the Kimm Institute, and Jeffrey Mankoff, Distinguished Research Fellow at the National University Defense, share insights on new strategies for containing Russia. They delve into historical parallels with Cold War containment, emphasizing Europe's role and the rising threats from Russia amid its alliances with China and Iran. The duo discusses the ideological framework of Putin's regime and the critical support needed for Ukraine. Their conversation highlights the interplay between energy independence and geopolitical stability, suggesting a transformed approach to U.S.-Russia relations.
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A New Map of Containment
- The current geopolitical map is both favorable and challenging for the West.
- The line of contact with Russia is further east but the struggle is now global.
Europe's Role in Containment
- Europe must increase defense spending and integrate defense cooperation to deter Russia.
- Europe should act more cohesively internationally, particularly in Africa and concerning Iran.
Russia's Evolving Ideology
- Putin's regime actively promotes an ideology centered on Russian greatness, Western threat, and militarism.
- This ideology, more flexible than Marxism, justifies long-term contestation with the West.