Steven Burg - Russia-U.S. Relations

Friday, 20 January 2012

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the United States became the sole super power in the world. How did Russia make the transition?

Was Vladimir Putin the right man for the time, providing stability and economic growth for the country? Do Russians think it’s time for change?

Steven Burg, Adlai Stevenson Professor of International Politics at Brandeis University, examines the developments in Russia and the meaning of the recent public demonstrations.

What’s ahead for Russia, and for Russian-US relations?