25 Years of US-Russia Summits Reveal a Pattern of Failed Leadership and Growing Threats

Over the past quarter-century, the relationship between the United States and Russia has oscillated dramatically, marked by fleeting camaraderie, cold shoulders, and open hostility—all while America's strategic interests increasingly hang in the balance. The recent Alaska summit between Vladimir Putin and former President Donald Trump highlights how meaningful dialogue is possible when America puts its sovereignty and strength first—a stark contrast to the failures that have plagued successive administrations.How Did We Get Here? A History of Mixed Signals and Missed OpportunitiesWhen Putin first met with Bill Clinton in 2000, there was hope for constructive cooperation on missile deployment and NATO...