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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In the News
The US is weighing using the power of the dollar to stop Chinese banks aiding Russia — but its plan could backfire
Maria Snegovaya in Business Insider — April 23, 2024
Vladimir Putin warns Russia won’t be stopped after record election win
Maria Snegovaya in CNBC — March 18, 2024
Putin Warns Russia Won’t Stop After Predictable Election Win
Maria Snegovaya in Bloomberg — March 17, 2024
What to watch in Russia's 2024 presidential election
Maria Snegovaya in CBS — March 15, 2024
America’s New Twilight Struggle With Russia
Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya in Foreign Affairs — March 6, 2024
What are the sanctions on Russia and have they affected its economy?
Maria Snegovaya in BBC — February 23, 2024
Are Western sanctions against Russia working?: ANALYSIS
Maria Snegovaya in ABC — February 23, 2024
U.S., EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny’s death
Maria Snegovaya in LA Times — February 23, 2024