When policymakers in the United States declared in the aftermath of the Cold War that the age of “spheres of influence” had ended, were they misdiagnosing the issue? Strong countries throughout history have exerted influence over their neighbors—be it the U.S. Monroe Doctrine or Russia and its near abroad. Join the Center for the National Interest, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and Russia Matters for a discussion with leading experts on whether spheres of influence are a geopolitical force today, and if so, how U.S. policymakers should respond.

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Speakers:

Graham Allison, professor of government, Harvard University.

Paul Saunders, senior fellow, Center for the National Interest.

Steven Pifer, fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University; senior fellow, Brookings Institution.

John Herbst, director, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council.

Melinda Haring, deputy director, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council.

Moderator:

George Beebe, vice president, director of studies, Center for the National Interest.