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US-Russia relations reflect a classic case of the security dilemma, with mutual suspicion and concerns about each other's defensive and offensive capabilities. The security dilemma is exacerbated by "two-level games" between Washington and Moscow, where international interactions between chief negotiators are influenced by domestic interactions among legislatures, interest groups, and the public. In the US, the domestic side of foreign policymaking is highly visible, with Congress and business lobbies weighing in on security-related discussions. In Russia, the domestic level is less visible, with the Kremlin having significant control over public opinion and the legislative branch rarely voicing disagreement with the president on foreign policy issues. This asymmetry makes Moscow's negotiating position more vulnerable and reduces its ability to demand concessions from the US. The logic of "two-level games" increases uncertainty about negotiators' motives and ability to deliver, reducing the credibility of commitments and exacerbating the security dilemma.