Maria Snegovaya

Senior Fellow, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
Maria Snegovaya

Maria Snegovaya is a senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a postdoctoral fellow in Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. She studies Russia’s domestic and foreign policy, as well as democratic backsliding in post-communist Europe and the tactics used by Russian actors and proxies who exploit these dynamics in the region. Her analysis has been published in multiple policy and peer-reviewed journals. Her research and commentary have appeared in a number of publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Economist, and Foreign Policy. Throughout her career she has collaborated with multiple U.S. research centers and think tanks such as Center for a New American Security and Center for European Policy Analysis. Snegovaya holds a PhD in political science from Columbia University.

 

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Russia's Frozen Reserves with Martin Sandbu

Max and Maria are joined by Federico Steinberg, a CSIS visiting fellow, and Martin Sandbu of the Financial Times to discuss Russian financial reserves that have been frozen by Western governments.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , and Federico Steinberg — June 1, 2023

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Book Talk: "Russia's War" with Jade McGlynn

Please join us for a discussion about the latest book by Jade McGlynn, Russia's War.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Michael Kimmage , and Jade McGlynn — May 25, 2023

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Ukraine's Coming Counteroffensive

Max and Maria discuss Ukraine's impending counteroffensive, and what it could mean for global politics going forward.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , and Michael Kimmage — May 18, 2023

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Press Briefing: Previewing G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a call-in press briefing to preview the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 19-21.

Event by Matthew P. Goodman , Christopher B. Johnstone , Maria Snegovaya , and Gregory C. Allen — May 9, 2023

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Escalating Waves of Repression

Maria hosts a discussion on the escalating waves of repression in Russia, and what they mean for both the regime and what remains of the organized domestic opposition.

Podcast Episode by Maria Snegovaya — May 4, 2023

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Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

Max and Maria to discuss the findings of a new CSIS report, "Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia's Defense Industry."

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — April 20, 2023

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Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

This event examines the overall impact of Western sanctions and allied export regulations on Russia’s defense sector to date, as well as the Kremlin’s ability to overcome them. The panelists will discuss the findings of an upcoming CSIS report dedicated to this topic.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Paul Schwartz , and Samuel Bendett — April 14, 2023

Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Defense Industry

Western sanctions are having an important battlefield impact. As the quality of the advanced Russian military equipment will continue to decline—at least over the near term—so will Russia’s ability to conduct offensive operations that require precision and coordination. 

Report by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Tina Dolbaia , Nick Fenton , and Samuel Bendett (Contributor) — April 14, 2023

Xi Goes to Moscow: A Marriage of Inconvenience?

While Xi’s recent trip to Moscow made headlines, the limits of the bilateral relationship are clear for Putin. China will seek to cash in on Russia’s rising isolation to advance its bid for a more multipolar global order while continuing to frustrate key Kremlin demands.

Commentary by Lily McElwee , Maria Snegovaya , Alexandra Chopenko , and Tina Dolbaia — March 28, 2023