Would Lenin's suspicion of the Western powers make him demand more before joining the Washington treaty system?
Short answerHe is judged slightly more pragmatic than Stalin and likely to see advantages in participation despite that suspicion.
NotesWestern efforts to overthrow Lenin's government form the objection to assuming he would readily join a treaty. The reply makes a limited comparison with Stalin: Lenin is judged more pragmatic in this particular matter. That pragmatism could make the advantages of treaty participation attractive despite mutual suspicion.