Europe Undivided
The New Logic of Peace in U.S.-Russian Relations
James E. Goodby
Foreword by Alexander L. George
Can Russia and the United States really move beyond their bitter Cold War rivalry to a genuinely cooperative relationship?
Yes, argues distinguished diplomat James Goodby, but only if the United States, together with its European allies, promotes a new "logic of peace" to which NATO enlargement could contribute. During the nuclear standoff, a network of norms, rules, and structures kept the peace between the superpowers in Europe. Today, a new logic must be established, one that builds on mutual concerns to combat nuclear terrorism, reduce nuclear weaponry, and avoid the kind of bloodshed seen in the former Yugoslavia.
Drawing on the lessons of the Cold War and its immediate aftermath, Goodby analyzes the prospects for achieving a secure and democratic Euroatlantic community. He challenges policymakers and public alike to embrace a new vision of U.S.-Russian cooperation.
Contents
Introduction
Inventing Rules of Behavior for the Nuclear Era
Challenging the Bipolar Order
Testing the Utility of Nuclear Restraints After the Cold War
Bringing Order out of Chaos
Principles, Leaders, and the Use of Force
Transforming Nuclear Deterrence
Devising an Interim Security Order in Europe
Achieving a Stable Peace in Europe
About the Author
James Goodby has been the State Department's chief negotiator for agreements with Belarus, Kazakstan, Russia, and Ukraine; vice chairman of the U.S. delegation to the START talks; and ambassador to Finland. Winner of a Heinz Award, Goodby has taught at Georgetown and Carnegie Mellon universities. He was a distinguished fellow at the United States Institute of Peace and a Payne distinguished lecturer at Stanford University¹s Institute for International Studies.
Copublished with the Institute for International Studies, Stanford University.