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Russian Policy Expert Says “New Cold War” Underway

Russian Policy Expert Says “New Cold War” Underway

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A Russian policy expert says the world is entering into a “New Cold War,” and could rapidly ramp up into something much worse.

Robert Legvold took part in a presentation at the University of South Dakota Wednesday night. He was joined on stage by former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw. Legvold says there are misunderstandings on both sides…..

Legvold says he was in Russia last week, and found many also worried about escalation……

Legvold says the misinformation and mistrust on both sides is concerning…..

Legvold is a 1962 graduate of USD, and is now a professor emeritus at Columbia University.

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