The ability of the United States and Russia to cooperate on matters of global importance could affect a wide range of important issues from arms control to climate change.

The U.S.-Russia reset is off to a solid beginning, but it is incomplete in many respects; while the countries have made good progress in their relationship, much remains to be done.

New leadership in Moscow and Washington will soon face decisions that will reshape the U.S.-Russia agenda and set new priorities. The governments both countries should not succumb to the political inertia that has followed the Caucasus conflict. Instead, they must show reflection and restraint.

With U.S.-Russia relations at a crossroads, several former ambassadors to Russia and the United States met to discuss how the two nations might move forward. In the near term they urged both nations to exercise restraint and cool their rhetorical exchanges. Looking to the longer term they urged the creation of an improved framework for dialogue.

Public Luncheon at the Carnegie Endowment to celebrate 200 Years of U.S.-Russian Diplomatic Relations.
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