Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program

The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program produces forward-looking analyses on transatlantic relations and political developments across Europe, Eurasia, and Turkey

The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program’s work seeks to develop a deeper understanding of Europe’s political, security, and economic evolution and its future role in the world; geopolitical developments in the circumpolar Arctic; the implications of Russia’s foreign and defense policies for transatlantic security; and political and economic developments in Russia and Eurasia.

The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program is also host to the Lillan and Robert D. Stuart Jr. Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies, launched in 2016 in honor of the life and achievements of the late Robert D. Stuart Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to Norway. Research and analysis by the Stuart Center focuses on the changing geopolitical dynamics and trends in Northern Europe and the Arctic. The Center specifically looks at developing a greater understanding of Northern Europe’s political, security, economic, and energy developments with a strong focus on the regional implications of a rapidly changing Arctic; revitalizing NATO’s collective defense and security cooperation role in Northern Europe; and strengthening the Euro-Atlantic partnership as a whole.

The program’s work in recent years has focused heavily on Russian and Chinese influence across Europe, developments in the Western Balkans region, NATO’s forward-looking agenda with a focus on Northern Europe, Russia’s military and political evolution amid serious environmental changes, the transatlantic digital agenda, and post-Brexit dynamics in Europe and for the U.S.-UK defense relationship.

The program has a long track record of engaging in a thoughtful transatlantic dialogue by bringing together top-level policymakers, analysts, and thought leaders from Europe, Eurasia, and the United States. These candid and insightful dialogues have made the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program a leading forum in Washington for the immediate and long-range challenges facing the United States and its European allies.

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Featured Podcast

The Eurofile

Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Donatienne Ruy, director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS, “The Eurofile” looks at Europe through a Washington lens.

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Russian Roulette

Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. 

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Previewing Transatlantic Trade Turmoil

Presented by Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
February 27, 2025 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm EST

Recent Analysis

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Eurasia’s Shifting Balance of Influence: An Opening for the United States?

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Iran have created greater space for Washington to engage with Eurasia. Yet these developments have also provided more opportunities for other actors, including China, to expand their footprint in the region.

Commentary by Tina Dolbaia and Leah Kieff — June 12, 2026

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Project on the Future of Europe

The Project on the Future of Europe aims to examine and raise awareness of the European Union’s increasing geopolitical importance.

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The Stuart Center

The Stuart Center

In honor of the life and achievements of the late Robert D. Stuart Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to Norway, and his wife Lillan, the Stuart Center is dedicated to greater understanding of Northern Europe’s political, security, economic, and energy developments with a strong focus on the regional implications of a rapidly changing Arctic; revitalizing NATO’s collective defense and security cooperation role in Northern Europe; and strengthening the Euro-Atlantic partnership as a whole.

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Featured Report

The Kremlin Playbook

For the past six years, the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program’s flagship research series The Kremlin Playbook has exposed how the Kremlin has sought to erode Europe’s democratic institutions through its influence in order to “break the internal coherence of the enemy system.”

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The Europe Corner

The Europe Corner provides you with analysis and commentary of the most pressing issues facing Europe

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European Election Watch

The CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program provides the Election Watch platform to walk readers through these complex political times in Europe.

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Eurasia’s Shifting Balance of Influence: An Opening for the United States?

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Iran have created greater space for Washington to engage with Eurasia. Yet these developments have also provided more opportunities for other actors, including China, to expand their footprint in the region.

Commentary by Tina Dolbaia and Leah Kieff — June 12, 2026

The Impossible State

How Should the United States Counter the CRINK Axis?

Dr. Victor Cha, Igor Khrestin, Joseph Kim, and Dr. Maria Snegovaya join Will Todman to assess CRINK’s vulnerabilities and U.S. policy options on democracy, rights, and security.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Victor Cha, and Maria Snegovaya — June 12, 2026

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Russian Roulette

Dr. Nina Khrushcheva: History, Evolution, and a View from Inside Russia

Max and Maria talk with Dr. Nina Khrushcheva about her new book on Nikita Khrushchev and her rare firsthand insights from traveling to Russia, offering a unique view of its shifting politics and culture.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Nina Khrushcheva — June 11, 2026

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Friendly Proliferation

While nonproliferation has long been a central pillar of U.S. alliance management, recent foreign policy shifts have renewed debates on “friendly” proliferation. This report deconstructs these discussions to deepen understanding between the United States and its allies.

Report by Astrid Chevreuil — June 9, 2026

The NATO Ankara Summit: “NATO 3.0” in Practice

At a moment of war in Europe, instability in the Middle East, and rising transatlantic friction, NATO’s Ankara Summit must turn ambition into outcomes: locking in U.S. commitment, delivering European capability, and reinforcing a coherent strategy to contain Russia.

Commentary by Jonathan Burchell — June 9, 2026

Audio Briefs

The NATO Ankara Summit: “NATO 3.0” in Practice

An audio version of "⁠The NATO Ankara Summit: “NATO 3.0” in Practice⁠," a new commentary by CSIS’s Jonathan Burchell. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Jonathan Burchell — June 9, 2026

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The Eurofile

100 Episodes: What We Got Right (and Wrong)

Max and Donatienne celebrate 100 episodes of The Eurofile by looking back at the key questions that have defined the show — from European defense and transatlantic tensions to trade, migration, and economic competitiveness. How well did they call it? And what did they miss? 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — June 4, 2026

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Russian Roulette

Shifting Tides in Ukraine - Lawrence Freedman on the Future of the War

Max and Maria welcome Sir Lawrence Freedman, historian, author, and Emeritus Professor of War Studies, King's College London, to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, how he sees the conflict evolving, and what to expect in the critical months ahead

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Lawrence Freedman — May 29, 2026

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The Eurofile

Reflections from Ukraine, Crisis in the UK, and the EU's Corruption-Fighting Toolkit ft. Kövesi

Max and Donatienne discuss returns from Ukraine with fresh observations on the war and reflects on EU treaty reform and Ukraine's accession prospects. We also look at the political crisis engulfing Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the UK. Later, we sit down with European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi on the fight against corruption in the EU.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — May 22, 2026

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