Wayne Merry's undisclosed 1994 memo criticized U.S. policy towards post-Soviet Russia and foresaw potential negative outcomes, but it was ignored and buried by policymakers.
Kennan's 'Long Telegram' set the course for U.S.-Soviet relations, emphasizing containment, while Merry’s memo highlighted the risks of dismissing Russia’s evolving posture after the Cold War.
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