politics
March 5, 2026
Dimitri Simes: US–Russia rivalry, nuclear deterrence, and Trump’s impact on global politics
Political analyst Dimitri Simes explains why US–Russia rivalry is structural, how nuclear deterrence shapes strategy, and the role of Trump in America’s domestic and foreign policy.
TL;DR
- The US-Russia rivalry is characterized as structural.
- Nuclear deterrence plays a key role in shaping strategy.
- The impact of Donald Trump on US domestic and foreign policy is examined.
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