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Book Synopsis: A leading expert on foreign policy reveals how tensions between America, NATO, and Russia transformed geopolitics • A Foreign Affairs Best Book of 2021 and winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize “Sarotte has the receipts, as it were: her authoritative tale draws on thousands of memos, letters, briefs, and other once secret documents—including many that have never been published before—which both fill in and complicate settled narratives on both sides.”—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker “The most engaging and carefully documented account of this period in East-West diplomacy currently available.”—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs
Not one inch. With these words, Secretary of State James Baker proposed a hypothetical bargain to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev after the fall of the Berlin Wall: if you let your part of Germany go, we will move NATO not one inch eastward. Controversy erupted almost immediately over this 1990 exchange—but more important was the decade to come, when the words took on new meaning. Gorbachev let his Germany go, but Washington rethought the bargain, not least after the Soviet Union’s own collapse in December 1991. Washington realized it could not just win big but win bigger. Not one inch of territory needed to be off limits to NATO.
On the thirtieth anniversary of the Soviet collapse, this book uses new evidence and interviews to show how, in the decade that culminated in Vladimir Putin’s rise to power, the United States and Russia undermined a potentially lasting partnership. Prize-winning historian M. E. Sarotte shows what went wrong.
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Are you interested in the fascinating world of geopolitics? Look no further than "Not One Inch: America, Russia, and the Making of Post-Cold War Stalemate." This critically acclaimed book by renowned foreign policy expert M. E. Sarotte will take you on a thrilling journey through the tensions between America, NATO, and Russia that shaped our global landscape. With its meticulous research and never-before-seen documents, this book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in history. Don't miss out on this Foreign Affairs Best Book of 2021!
Discover the hidden secrets behind the fall of the Berlin Wall and its aftermath with "Not One Inch." Authoritative and thought-provoking, this book provides unparalleled insight into the negotiations and exchanges between Secretary of State James Baker and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The proposed bargain of not moving NATO one inch eastward ignited controversy then, but its consequences in the following decade were even more profound. Find out how the United States and Russia embarked on a path that undermined their potential partnership and led to the rise of Vladimir Putin.
If you're looking for a gripping and meticulously researched account of East-West diplomacy, "Not One Inch" is the book for you. M. E. Sarotte presents a wealth of evidence, including thousands of memos, letters, and briefs that were once classified, shedding new light on the events that unfolded in the aftermath of the Soviet collapse. This award-winning book is praised as the most engaging and carefully documented account available. Immerse yourself in the intricacies and complexities of this crucial period in history and gain a deeper understanding of the geopolitical forces at play.
Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of post-Cold War geopolitics with "Not One Inch." As the winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize, this captivating book offers unprecedented insights into the transformation of global power dynamics. From the intriguing hypothetical bargain proposed by Secretary of State James Baker to the rising tensions between the United States and Russia, every page of this book is filled with compelling information. Take a step back into history and uncover the untold stories and hidden motives that shaped the geopolitical landscape we know today.
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