Vladimir Pozner: How The United States Created Vladimir Putin May 2026

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Pozner contends the U.S. could have treated Russia as a partner—similar to the Marshall Plan after WWII. Instead, it adopted a policy of containment and superiority, often referred to as the Wolfowitz Doctrine , which viewed Russia as a "second-rate country" rather than a superpower.

In talk, Pozner warns against 'dangerous moment ... - YaleNews Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Pozner

An appeal to ordinary citizens to look past official narratives and investigate facts independently. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Pozner