Historic Chance to Strengthen Relations (RUSSIA)

In international relations, as in life, opportunity often knocks once, and it tends not to stand around waiting for an answer. A historic opportunity has emerged for U.S.-Russian cooperation based on restored trust and confidence, made possible by positive gestures and rhetoric from both sides. Given the potential benefits of enhanced cooperation on issues ranging from nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament to addressing the global financial crisis, neither Moscow nor Washington can afford to let this opportunity pass unanswered.

The key to cooperation will be for both countries to emphasize shared interests over areas of disagreement, and both will need to take steps to rebuild trust and confidence. A bipartisan policy road map should include the following recommendations:

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