What Does the Future Hold for Russia-America Relations?br Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - Carnegie Endowment for International Peacebr As protesters appear on streets in various parts of Russia and the country's economy continues to falter, it has become clear that the Russian political and economic system is unsustainable in the long run. However, little consensus remains among Russia experts on how to transform the system or on broader issues such as how the West can effectively reengage Moscow.To highlight the divergent opinions on Russia's future path, Carnegie hosted a spirited discussion with three leading experts: Donald Jensen, Lilia Shevtsova, and Dmitri Trenin. Ambassador (Retired) James F.