The U.S. and Russia Are Friends More Than Enemies

The U.S. is the only major power with which Russia had neither armed conflict nor significant confrontation between the late 18th century and the mid-20th century, and it was only in 1946-1985 and the 21st century that their relations deteriorated. The bottom line: 170 positive years versus approximately 60 negative ones. Friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and Russia is their more natural state, and in the long run their relations are likely to return to this historical norm.