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Does anyone still understand the 'security dilemma'?

11 mins | Aug 3, 2022
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Russia's fears might be based on myth, but that doesn't mean they're not real. Adding new members to NATO has made some nations feel more secure, but it should be obvious why Russia doesn't see it this way. Using classic International Relations theory, Stephen M. Walt breaks down the current "security dilemma" and persistent communication problems between Russia and the West.

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