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An improved US-Russian relationship offers the prospect not only of improved cooperation on areas of mutual bilateral interest, but also enhanced cooperation within multilateral institutions such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The US-Russia relationship has been inhibited by four primary factors. First, many of us bring some historical baggage to the table as we discuss this question. Two other factors significantly stand in the way: lack of shared values and lack of trust. All three factors are trumped by a fourth consideration: both of the governments' obligation to provide for the national security of each citizen.