Analysis

Transatlantic geopolitical authority seems to have consolidated considerably in recent months, but it remains to be seen whether emerging differences represent long-term fissures that could grow or if external factors will make these temporary disagreements obsolete.

The impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been felt in the Arctic, and military tensions are increasing. This CSIS report outlines key security developments and describes the nature of the Russian threat in the Arctic after a year of war. 

Much has changed since the United States first launched trade agreement negotiations with the United Kingdom in 2019. In her latest report, Meredith Broadbent summarizes the major potential economic benefits of a U.S.-UK free trade agreement.

This issue brief assesses the stability of the Putin regime and outlines the potential for regime transition. The West has a post-victory strategy for Ukraine but it lacks a vision for Russia after Ukrainian victory. The West should offer an alternative path for Russia.

Ukraine’s natural gas sector can be a pillar of the postwar economy, but it will be challenging to attract investment. This brief examines the role of gas in Ukraine’s energy future, including its resource base and potential in a lower-carbon Europe.