The United States and the NATO Non-extension Assurances of 1990: New Light on an Old Problem?

The Russian government has claimed that the Western powers promised at end of Cold War not to expand NATO, but later reneged on promise. Most former officials in West, and many scholars as well, have denied this was case; other scholars, along with a handful officials, believe promises effect were, fact, made 1990. So who is right? question still political importance: how it answered bearing we should feel about NATO expansion and, indeed, United States' post–Cold policy more generally. makes sense stand back try see where truth lies. An examination debate light evidence—especially evidence participants themselves presented—leads conclusion allegations are by no means baseless, which affects U.S.-Russian relationship today be understood.