PONARS Policy Memo 187- An Overview of Bush Administration Policy and Priorities on Russia

To provide an overview of Bush administration policy on Russia, in March and April 2001 I interviewed individuals responsible or soon to be responsible for formulating US policy toward Russia. The interviews were on background: I agreed not to identify the individuals or their positions, nor to quote specific statements. In addition, I researched the speeches and articles of newly nominated or appointed officials for their views on Russia and broader foreign policy. The analysis that follows is my own assessment of likely policy based on these sources, not an official statement.
 

Celeste A. Wallander