Little Known Report By John Edwards And Jack Kemp For The U.S. Council On Foreign Relations Predicts New Cold War With Russia

A little known report produced under the bipartisan direction of John Edwards and Jack Kemp for the U.S. Council On Foreign Relations actually expects relations to worsen between the U.S. and Russia after Bush leaves office, despite any new U.S. president, regardless of party.

The news seems to reflect this worsening state of relations as well, as big news on CNN this week was the shooting in the U.S. of another critic of Putin. CNN detailed the recent examples of Putin critics killed in nations outside of Russia, questioning whether the KGB is in the business of striking down enemies around the world.

All of this is not helpful. Russia should cooperate with any investigations of violence against critics of their president or state, and seek to maintain positive relations with the U.S. In turn, the U.S. must make Russia realize that a spirit of friendship must remain between the two states, and both need to strive to paper over any differences for the sake of world peace.

A new Cold war wouldn't serve any good purpose and needs to be avoided at all costs.