Vladimir Putin’s consolidation of power and the invasion of Ukraine created a deeply fractious relationship with the United States. American and Russian crews nevertheless continue to operate the International Space Station together, proving that focused cooperation can endure. Better outcomes remain possible when both sides pursue tangible mutual benefits through verifiable projects that build working-level trust.
Related sources:
– Pick up a copy of “Security Through Cooperation: Space, Nuclear Weapons, and US-Russia Relations after the Cold War” by Rose Gottemoeller: https://www.hoover.org/research/security-through-cooperation-space-nuclear-weapons-and-us-russia-relations-after-cold-0?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=policystories_youtube&utm_content=10132026
Learn more about Rose Gottemoeller here: https://www.hoover.org/profiles/rose-gottemoeller?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=policystories_youtube&utm_content=10132026
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