Professor Jeffrey Sachs argues that U.S. actions, perceived as provocations by Russia and China, combined with Europe's continuous NATO expansion, threaten Russia's security. Since the Cold War, NATO's growth into Eastern Europe is seen by Russia as strategic encirclement. Sachs warns that these factors heighten the risk of nuclear conflict and advocates for diplomatic engagement to prevent it.
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