For decades, the West pretended Russia was a partner -- not an adversary -- and sought ways to accommodate Moscow.
But, as NATO heads of state and government prepare to hold what promises to be a landmark summit in Wales, the mask has come off.
In a special edition of the Power Vertical Podcast, we discuss the upcoming NATO Summit and the emerging conflict between Russia and the West.
Joining me is co-host Mark Galeotti, a professor at New York University, an expert on military and security issues, and author of the blog "In Moscow's Shadows."
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