a common experience with terrorism caused US-Russian security alignment in the wake of 9/11
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International terrorism was suddenly moved to the top of the US’s security agenda, in essence terrorism became securitised, becoming a military and global problem, rather than a localised problem to be dealt with by the police.[1] This moved the United States into line with Russia’s view on terrorism. The National Security Strategy of September 2002 recognised that closer relations was built on common national interests; “They [Russian policy makers] understand, increasingly, that Cold War approaches do not serve their national interests and that Russian and American strategic interests overlap in many areas.”[2]
- ^ Iver B. Neumann, ‘Russia as a Great Power’, in Jakob Hedenskog et al (eds.) Russia as a Great Power Dimensions of Security under Putin, (Routledge, London, 2005), pp.13-28, p.18.
- ^ The National Security Strategy of the United States of America September 2002, http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/national/nss-020920.pdf pp.26-27.
However “Russia’s very weakness limits the opportunities for cooperation”. From the point of view of the United States while Russia while an important partner it was not essential.[1]
- ^ The National Security Strategy of the United States of America September 2002, http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/national/nss-020920.pdf pp.26-27.