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The Art of the Possible

The Art of the Possible RESPONSES JOHN A. ARMSTRONG (St. Augustine, FL, U.S.A.) THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE By focusing on international dimensions of developments in the former Soviet polity, Rex Wade has performed a distinct service. Like all politics, this sphere of international politics can be categorized as the art of the possible. Professor Wade has outlined an admirable prospect for the . attainment of a more peaceful, more democratic world. He is properly concerned that achievement of such a world requires strenuous efforts. Most of us share his aspiration as a Mcrximum goal. Yes, we should like to see Russia and Ukraine become stable democracies and thriving market economies, respecting each other's independence and that of smaller republics. The entire international order would be transformed by the addition of such reliable partners. Wade believes that this maximum goal justifies immense efforts on the part of the United States: "We must recognize that the US, and especially President Clinton, has to take the lead in formulating Western policy toward Russia and the new repub- lics." The US must "take leadership" in "a coherent strategy for economic reconstruction which links together all parts of economic assistance,." Wade also advocates that the US and http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Soviet and Post Soviet Review Brill

The Art of the Possible

Armstrong, John A.
The Soviet and Post Soviet Review , Volume 20 (1): 129 – Jan 1, 1993
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Brill
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© 1993 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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1075-1262
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10.1163/187633293X00107
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RESPONSES JOHN A. ARMSTRONG (St. Augustine, FL, U.S.A.) THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE By focusing on international dimensions of developments in the former Soviet polity, Rex Wade has performed a distinct service. Like all politics, this sphere of international politics can be categorized as the art of the possible. Professor Wade has outlined an admirable prospect for the . attainment of a more peaceful, more democratic world. He is properly concerned that achievement of such a world requires strenuous efforts. Most of us share his aspiration as a Mcrximum goal. Yes, we should like to see Russia and Ukraine become stable democracies and thriving market economies, respecting each other's independence and that of smaller republics. The entire international order would be transformed by the addition of such reliable partners. Wade believes that this maximum goal justifies immense efforts on the part of the United States: "We must recognize that the US, and especially President Clinton, has to take the lead in formulating Western policy toward Russia and the new repub- lics." The US must "take leadership" in "a coherent strategy for economic reconstruction which links together all parts of economic assistance,." Wade also advocates that the US and

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