Instead of planning to capitalize on Russia’s de-imperialization, Western officials appear stuck in a bygone era. They exhibit wishful thinking that beneficial relations can be established with a post-Putin Kremlin or that Russian liberals can democratize the empire @JBugajskiUSA
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'Western leaders made a grave mistake when they assumed that the collapse of Soviet communism ensured the end of Russian imperialism and Ukraine is now paying the price. They must avoid a second strategic mistake by presuming that the current empire is permanent'. -@JBugajskiUSA
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