Russia in the Conceptual Designs of American Political Scientists

Abstract

The article reveals the modern approaches one of the most important American "think tanks" towards Russia, among them are the Heritage Foundation, the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations, that can be characterized as the adherents of the ideological conservative, liberal and centrist views respectively. While the Heritage Foundation and the Brookings Institution share traditional anti-Russian stereotypes, the Council on Foreign Relations shows more pragmatic and sensible assessment, based in many ways on the views of Richard N. Haass, its president. The article gives detailed examples of these “think tanks” opinions and recommendations while summary is presented in the brief analytical conclusion.