Editor’s Note: The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted an event in Warsaw, with a discussion on the common U.S.–European strategy toward Russia. James Sherr is an associate fellow and former head of the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House. He joined the event as a speaker, and we asked him about his views on the transatlantic relationship with Russia.
Q: How can the West find the right balance between dialogue and deterrence in its approach toward Russia?
James Sherr: ‘Balance’ is not needed because dialogue and deterrence are not opposed. Without messaging, strategic communication, and …read more