Russian Internal Dynamics

The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program keeps a close eye on political, economic, and societal developments within the Russian Federation, working to shed light on Russia’s domestic policies, thoughts of the Russian people, and other critical issues shaping Kremlin’s agenda

From North Caucasus radicals to Russian nationalists, Siberia’s forest fires to melting permafrost, and President Putin to Pussy Riot, Russia’s internal developments are dynamic and rarely boring.

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The Belarusian Mirror on the Russian Wall

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko faces a burgeoning opposition and his toughest challenge in 26 years ahead of August 9 elections. How will Russia respond?

Commentary by Heather A. Conley, Cyrus Newlin, and Vladislav Inozemtsev — August 4, 2020

The Resignation of Russia's Government

CSIS’s Jeffrey Mankoff and Cyrus Newlin explore the implications of President Vladimir Putin’s annual address to the Federal Assembly and the subsequent resignation of his longtime ally, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

Critical Questions by Jeffrey Mankoff and Cyrus Newlin — January 17, 2020