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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- Sissy Martinez
- Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
- SMartinez@csis.org
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Recent Analysis

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The Inhospitable Sea: Toward a New U.S. Strategy for the Black Sea Region
Russia’s war in Ukraine has upended security and stability across the wider Black Sea region. A new U.S. Black Sea strategy should focus on restoring the balance of power, catalyzing regional cooperation, and fostering connectivity among NATO allies and partners.
Report by Lisa Aronsson and Jeffrey Mankoff — February 2, 2023

The Ukraine War and the Future of the European Union’s Security and Defense Policy
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Transatlantic Tech and Security: A Conversation with EU Commissioner Thierry Breton
Transcript — January 27, 2023

The Russian Arctic Threat: Consequences of the Ukraine War
Brief by Colin Wall and Njord Wegge — January 25, 2023

What Could Come Next? Assessing the Putin Regime's Stability and Western Policy Options
Brief by Max Bergmann — January 20, 2023
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Russian Roulette is Back!
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — January 19, 2023

Welcome to The Eurofile! – Corruption, Tanks, and Zeitenwende
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In Conversation with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
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Does the New EU-NATO Joint Declaration Matter?
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Russia’s Adaptation Game: Deciphering the Kremlin’s “Humanitarian Policy”
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