Vladimir Pozner: How The United States Created Vladimir Putin Review

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Pozner contends the U.S. could have treated Russia as a partner—similar to the Marshall Plan after WWII. Instead, it adopted a policy of containment and superiority, often referred to as the Wolfowitz Doctrine , which viewed Russia as a "second-rate country" rather than a superpower.

U.S.-led interventions in Yugoslavia and Kosovo, which occurred without Russian consent and were seen as a lack of respect for Russian interests. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Pozner

An appeal to ordinary citizens to look past official narratives and investigate facts independently. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Pozner

Pozner identifies several events that fueled Russian resentment and distrust: Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Pozner

Pozner breaks his argument into two primary categories: political strategy and media representation.