Russia’s war on Georgia is one of the most significant events in post-Cold war Europe and highlights the critical choices the United States faces not only in dealing with Moscow, but in creating a stable and sustainable security architecture for Europe. Regrettably, it also demonstrates serious failures in American policy. In the aftermath of this tragic conflict, it is vital to understand what happened and to learn several key lessons. On that basis, the United States must develop new, more realistic, and more effective policies that establish clear and enforceable red lines for Russian conduct in the short term while working toward salvaging and ultimately strengthening Europe’s security architecture over the long term.
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