Reducing Tensions Between Russia and NATO

Thursday, April 6, 2017
Stephen Lam/Reuters
Speakers
Kimberly Joy Marten

Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Political Science, Barnard College

Alexander R. Vershbow

Distinguished Fellow, Atlantic Council

Presiders

Tensions between Russia and NATO are high, making escalatory rhetoric, dangerous military encounters, and conflict frighteningly real. Please join us for a discussion on a new approach to U.S. policy toward Russia, with speakers Kimberly Marten, Ann Whitney Olin professor of political science at Barnard College, and Ambassador Alexander R. Vershbow, distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council.

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