FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONS
This paper investigates the multifaceted nature of U.S.-Russia relations, spanning from the Cold War era to contemporary time. Through an analysis of historical legacies and critical insights, the study explores the enduring influence of Cold War dynamics on bilateral relations and the complexities...
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This paper investigates the multifaceted nature of U.S.-Russia relations, spanning from the Cold War era to contemporary time. Through an analysis of historical legacies and critical insights, the study explores the enduring influence of Cold War dynamics on bilateral relations and the complexities of strategic competition amidst mutual distrust between Russia and the United States of America. Key historical events, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and NATO expansion, are examined to elucidate their continued impact on contemporary policies and attitudes. Guided by the realist theory, the study adopted a descriptive and analytical research design. While utilizing data collected largely from secondary sources, the research delves into contemporary challenges including cybersecurity threats, economic interdependencies, and proxy conflicts, underscoring the intricacies of navigating U.S.-Russia relationship in the 21st century. The study concludes that while Cold War legacies present significant challenges to U.S.-Russia relations, there is room for constructive engagement and cooperation. Both countries possess agency and the capacity to transcend historical grievances through dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual understanding. It is recommended that policymakers prioritize diplomacy and strategic communication in addressing mutual grievances and fostering greater cooperation between the two countries.
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| spelling | doaj-art-d83458f3645a43ee9c7b0e38f97d506a2025-08-20T03:40:00ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492024-12-0189FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONSCALLISTUS FRANCIS AZUBUIKE0OLADIRAN AFOLABI1ANTHONY NGONADI2IFEANYI ELEAZAR UMEOZOR3POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKADEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND DIPLOMATIC STUDIES, BOWEN UNIVERSITY, IWO, NIGERIA.POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, TANSIAN UNIVERSITY, UMUNYA, ANAMBRA STATEPOLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, TANSIAN UNIVERSITY, UMUNYA, ANAMBRA STATE This paper investigates the multifaceted nature of U.S.-Russia relations, spanning from the Cold War era to contemporary time. Through an analysis of historical legacies and critical insights, the study explores the enduring influence of Cold War dynamics on bilateral relations and the complexities of strategic competition amidst mutual distrust between Russia and the United States of America. Key historical events, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and NATO expansion, are examined to elucidate their continued impact on contemporary policies and attitudes. Guided by the realist theory, the study adopted a descriptive and analytical research design. While utilizing data collected largely from secondary sources, the research delves into contemporary challenges including cybersecurity threats, economic interdependencies, and proxy conflicts, underscoring the intricacies of navigating U.S.-Russia relationship in the 21st century. The study concludes that while Cold War legacies present significant challenges to U.S.-Russia relations, there is room for constructive engagement and cooperation. Both countries possess agency and the capacity to transcend historical grievances through dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual understanding. It is recommended that policymakers prioritize diplomacy and strategic communication in addressing mutual grievances and fostering greater cooperation between the two countries. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/540U.S.-Russia relationsCold War legaciesGeopolitical dynamicsStrategic competitionCooperation |
| spellingShingle | CALLISTUS FRANCIS AZUBUIKE OLADIRAN AFOLABI ANTHONY NGONADI IFEANYI ELEAZAR UMEOZOR FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONS International Studies Journal U.S.-Russia relations Cold War legacies Geopolitical dynamics Strategic competition Cooperation |
| title | FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONS |
| title_full | FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONS |
| title_fullStr | FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONS |
| title_full_unstemmed | FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONS |
| title_short | FROM COLD WAR DYNAMICS TO CONTEMPORARY COMPLEXITIES: UNRAVELING THE GEO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AMERICA AND RUSSIA RELATIONS |
| title_sort | from cold war dynamics to contemporary complexities unraveling the geo political implications of america and russia relations |
| topic | U.S.-Russia relations Cold War legacies Geopolitical dynamics Strategic competition Cooperation |
| url | https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/540 |
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