I believe it is still true that conflicts among major powers usually stem from geopolitical rivalries but rarely from economic competition.

When it comes to setting national priorities, determining threats, defining challenges, and fashioning and implementing foreign and defense policies, the United States and Europe have parted ways.

The thing that I would say is that U.S. power is not eternal. I am not saying that it won't come to an end. Because it will.

I left Russia in 1993 optimistic that democracy had taken hold despite the obstacles.

When you have a hammer, all problems start to look like nails.

I think most Americans believe that although it's better not to use military force if you can avoid it, that the world simply doesn't provide us the luxury of giving away military force as an important tool of foreign policy.

I believe it is still true that conflicts among major powers usually stem from geopolitical rivalries but rarely from economic competition.