Quelling Anti-Americanism
Cathy Young, Reason Magazine | November 21, 2008
The election of Obama could have marked the beginning of improved Russian-US relations, but the “new cold war” will continue. ++ Anti-American sentiment is the result of Russia’s perceived security threats and is fuelled by official propaganda. ++ The next President should demonstrate America’s willingness to support Eastern Europe’s democracies, but he should also make clear that he does not seek confrontation. ++ Offering Russia membership in NATO would be a good way of proving that the US does not intend to treat Russia as an enemy.
