Thomas Pickering: Complaints Should be Reserved

... interests amenable to such would be one way to proceed. While not as useful in the long run as large moves in areas where mutual interest is clear, if that route is shut it down we should work on what is possibly open. What role could Russian and American NGOs and think-tanks play in normalization of bilateral relations? They can and should continue developing ideas and think on areas where we can make some progress and where we might develop an improved relationship. The first step might be to remain ...