There is no way to turn off this global economy, nor should one try. Every previous expansion of global capitalism has led to greater prosperity across the world.

The tallest building in the world is now in Dubai, the biggest factory in the world is in China, the largest oil refinery is in India, the largest investment fund in the world is in Abu Dhabi, the largest Ferris wheel in the world is in Singapore.

The great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much state and not enough society.

American influence is not what it used to be.

It's not possible for two countries to be the leading dominant political power at the same time.

...foreign policy is a matter of costs and benefits, not theology.

Culture follows power.