The American president may have some method in his madness, as seen in the way he approaches matters regarding Moscow. While acts impulsively and in diametric opposition to his predecessor, his motives can be deciphered.

Under Trump the US has moved towards warmer relations with Russia to counterbalance China’s rise. But existing legislative constraints—along with ongoing points of US-Russian enmity over Ukraine, election interference, and nuclear issues — make short-term détente unlikely.

Trump wants good relations with Russia, but Congress has other plans.

Much was made of the Helsinki Summit between President Trump and Russian President Putin, but how did this meeting between the two leaders shift the balance sheet of great power politics on the world stage?

Trump’s personal desire to improve relations with Russia is checked by pressure at home and abroad to remain tough.

The meeting between Trump and Putin shows that great powers can co-exist peacefully instead of confronting one another.

The US must demonstrate that cyber attacks and manipulation of social media will incur costs.

The US and Russia should stop their geopolitical game in Syria, respect its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and let the people of Syria choose their own path.

Moves taken by the US oftentimes pushes the other two countries closer together.

What will a changing Russian foreign policy mean for China?