The U.S., Russia, and Geopolitical Power

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The U.S., Russia, and Geopolitical Power

The conflict in Georgia has inflamed simmering problems in the U.S.-Russia relationship. A look at how the two nations are positioning themselves in the Caucasus and beyond, and where the balance of global power may be headed.

The conflict in Georgia has inflamed simmering problems in the U.S.-Russia relationship. A look at how the two nations are positioning themselves in the Caucasus and beyond, and where the balance of global power may be headed.

Guests

Nicholas Burns

Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School and former Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the U.S. Department of State

Dimitri Simes

president, The Nixon Center

James Kitfield

senior correspondent, "National Journal" magazine.

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