Resurgent Russia and America's Vital Interests: Re-Thinking US Policy in Europe

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Focusing on Russia's resurgence as a significant global player, this research paper examines its implications for U.S. policy, particularly regarding NATO's role and U.S. national security interests in Europe. It analyzes Russia's post-Cold War recovery, rising nationalism, and autocratic tendencies, alongside the deterioration of U.S.-Russian relations under Putin. The paper discusses various factors affecting these relations, including NATO's expansion and regional conflicts, ultimately recommending a strategic policy for the U.S. to navigate its interactions with NATO and Russia's geopolitical influence.