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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Contact
- Sissy Martinez
- Program Manager and Research Associate, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
- SMartinez@csis.org
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- Chief Communications Officer
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- Assistant Director of Communications, External Relations
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Recent Analysis

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Who Is the Ultimate European Taxpayer? Understanding the Problem of European Sovereign Debt
Rising interest rates make it more expensive for EU member states to borrow. A fiscal union, a reformed EU budget and the issuing of more European debt to finance European public goods could provide a solution.
Commentary by Federico Steinberg — November 13, 2023

A New Vision to Deal with Familiar Threats in Northern Europe
Commentary by Sean Monaghan — October 27, 2023

Poland’s Election Could Transform the European Union
Commentary by Max Bergmann — October 19, 2023

The Granada Summit of the European Political Community: Ambition or Oblivion?
Commentary by Mathieu Droin and Ilke Toygür — October 4, 2023

The Ideology of Putinism: Is It Sustainable?
Report by Maria Snegovaya Michael Kimmage and Jade McGlynn — September 27, 2023
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Maria Reports Back After a Trip to Ukraine
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann Maria Snegovaya and Michael Kimmage — November 30, 2023

Germany’s Debt Brake Strikes Again, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez Secures New Term, Portugal’s Costa Resigns, and a Conversation with Rym Momtaz
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — November 21, 2023

The Ideology of Putinism with Sergei Guriev
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — November 16, 2023

Who Is the Ultimate European Taxpayer? Understanding the Problem of European Sovereign Debt
Commentary by Federico Steinberg — November 13, 2023
Von der Leyen Visits Kyiv, Baerbock Calls for Bold EU Reforms, and an Exit Interview with Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — November 9, 2023

Russia and the Global South with Hanna Notte
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann Hanna Notte and Michael Kimmage — November 2, 2023

The Ideology of Putinism with Sergei Guriev
Event — October 31, 2023
Transatlantic Defense in an Era of Strategic Competition
Event — October 27, 2023
A New Vision to Deal with Familiar Threats in Northern Europe
Commentary by Sean Monaghan — October 27, 2023
Polish Election Results, the EU-US Summit, and a Conversation with David Lammy
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — October 26, 2023
