Articles on the tag «Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)»
George F. Kennan and Containment: History of a Great Misunderstanding
The American diplomat George Kennan is regarded as the father of containment and he shaped Cold War thought. But while he recognised the Soviet Union as an adversary and had little illusions about Communism, he thought the idea of a war with the USSR was insane.
Trump-Putin: a deal, Yalta or no deal?
Trump's desire to reach an agreement with Putin is palpable. He has many irons in the fire - too many? Witkoff is not sure of the facts, and a lack of historical awareness could become a stumbling block. Putin is waiting - because he can.