This hearing examined the future of U.S-Russia bi-lateral relations with Medvedev’s administration. The hearing focused on the hopes of improved relations between the two countries in respect for the new Russian president’s attention for rule of law and human rights. However, witnesses discussed how President Medvedev may not be able to function independantly, given that the former President, Vladimir Putin, will be the Prime Minister. The witnesses and the Commissioners discussed the political situation in Moscow and how the U.S. should respond within the OSCE framework.
Members
Hon. Alcee Hastings
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Benjamin Cardin
Co-Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Christopher Smith
Ranking Member
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses
Hon. Daniel Fried
Acting Undersecretary of State for Political Affair
Department of State
Dr. Celeste A. Wallander
Visiting Associate Professor
Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, Georgetown University
Dr. Stephen Blank
MacArthur Professor of National Security Affairs
Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Dr. David Foglesong
Associate Professor, Department of History
Rutgers University
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