As the West tries to make sense of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s belligerence in Ukraine, policymakers may be starting to feel that his regime is invincible. Sanctions seemingly do little to alter his foreign policy; he appears to remain popular at home. But is Putin’s Russia a foe that Washington will have to deal with forever (or at least until 2024, when his second term would end)? Not necessarily. Policymakers might see hopeful signs if they start looking in some unlikely places: Iranian history and New York City’s luxury real estate market.
Realtors in New York City confirm that at least …read more
Source: Foreign Policy
