Right now in Washington there is no subject of greater interest than the Robert Mueller investigation into Russia and the Trump campaign. This obsession, punctuated by complex conspiracy theories, has had unhealthy consequences for both domestic and foreign policy. “The ongoing tensions with Moscow have increased the risk that the nuclear and arms control architecture built up by Bush, Reagan and Obama will collapse,” said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association. “We have to be careful not to cut off our nose to spite our face because we are upset with Russia.”Beyond arms control, engagement with Russia in the Mideast is another crucial area of cooperation. In the current political climate in Washington, most are allergic to any suggestion of engaging relations with Russia.

Source: Forbes December 08, 2017 17:26 UTC