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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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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Who Is the Ultimate European Taxpayer? Understanding the Problem of European Sovereign Debt
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
A Renewed Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Reading Between the Front Lines
Critical Questions by Mathieu Droin Tina Dolbaia and Abigail Edwards — September 22, 2023
Post-Prigozhin Russia in Africa: Regaining or Losing Control?
Report by Mathieu Droin and Tina Dolbaia — September 20, 2023
Seller's Remorse: The Challenges Facing Russia's Arms Exports
Report by Max Bergmann Maria Snegovaya Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton — September 18, 2023
Arctic Geopolitics: The Svalbard Archipelago
Brief by Andreas Østhagen Otto Svendsen and Max Bergmann — September 14, 2023
Agile and Adaptable: U.S. and NATO Approaches to Russia's Short-Term Military Potential
Report by Lisa Aronsson John R. Deni and Hanna Notte — September 6, 2023