History of NATO vs Russia[english]

How do former sworn enemies transcend long-standing rivalry on a diplomatic level? In the post-Cold War security relations between NATO and Russia, diplomacy has developed into a common, albeit not always obvious, practice between the two formerly adversaries. According to experts, the intense symbolic power struggles that plagued the relationship ever since NATO started its enlargement at the geographical and functional levels are to blame for this limited pacification. In this series, we take a deep dive into the annals of political history, from the formation of NATO to the collapse of the USSR, and explain how NATO and Russia undermined a possibly long-lasting alliance after the end of the Cold War. Listen to the astounding story of a rivalry that reshaped the world.