Over the last two years or so, Moscow has gotten back into the international spotlight in a way that it hasn’t been since the end of the Cold War. As a result of its reckless moves, Putin’s regime has gotten a reputation in the West as dangerous and unpredictable. Nevertheless, a profound lack of understanding as to who or what we are dealing with still pervades the halls of power from Berlin to Washington DC. For proof, one need look no further than just how well the Kremlin has wielded the element of surprise when dealing with its Western counterparts.But …read more
Source: The American Interest
