QuickTake: Chilled U.S.-Russia Relations

The video discusses the cooling relations between the US and Russia, highlighting recent political actions such as sanctions and diplomatic expulsions under President Obama, and the potential changes with President-elect Trump. It provides historical context on the Cold War, explaining its origins and the ideological differences. The video analyzes the current standoff, comparing it to the Cold War, and discusses Russia's military capabilities and political strategies, including managed democracy and conservative values.

What recent action did the US take against Russia due to alleged cyberattacks?

• Closed Russian embassies

• Imposed new trade tariffs

• Banned Russian imports

• Expelled 35 Russian diplomats

What year did the Cold War begin?

• 1950

• 1947

• 1969

• 1945

Which US President initiated the policy to stop Soviet power projection?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

What is one reason some analysts believe a new Cold War cannot occur?

• The US and Russia are allies

• Nuclear weapons are no longer a threat

• Russia lacks a compelling ideology like communism

• Russia has a smaller military

What concept has Putin's Russia promoted as an alternative to communism?

• Capitalism

• Managed democracy and conservative values

• Socialism

• Liberal democracy