Russian Bear Can Still Roar And Claw At Global Order But Lacks Any Power To Change It – OpEd

By Dr. John C. Hulsman*

Throughout his long tenure in the Kremlin, which began in May 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin has managed to ensure his country remains a thorn in America’s side.

Consistently vexing the West — whether by annexing Crimea, maintaining ruthless control over Russia’s “near abroad” (the...