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U.S.–Russian relations matter again.
To succeed where Bush has failed, Obama needs to approach Russia strategically: enhancing cooperation where possible, mitigating conflict where necessary.
To prevent new conflict and receive Moscow’s cooperation, Washington needs to deal seriously with Russian concerns.
Leave Russia’s domestic politics to the Russians.
To keep Ukraine whole and free, the EU integration way is the way. NATO has reached the safe limits of eastward expansion.
To protect against missile threats, a pan-European TMD system—which includes Russia—is the best option.
On Iran and Afghanistan, Russia should be treated as an equal partner.