The Economist asks: Can Trump’s grand bargain with Russia work?

A deal with Russia could help President Trump’s administration contain China and crush Islamic State. But is a declining economic power like Russia capable of delivering? Mr Trump may not realise that President Putin's aims run counter to America's interests, from recognising Crimea as Russian to ending economic sanctions. Anne McElvoy hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.