My colleague Ben Katcher has prepared an intricate and interactive timeline of the major events in US-Russia relations since September 11. He covers every major event, from Russian opposition to the Iraq War to the tensions from the August 2008 war in Georgia, all with great pictures and informative descriptions.

Understanding and reforming our relationships with Russia and other emerging powers, like China and Iran, will be crucial for American economic success, as well as our physical and natural security, in the coming decades. Check out the timeline to catch up on what's been going on these past eight years.

 -- Andrew Lebovich