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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Hosted by CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program expert Heather A. Conley, Russian Roulette takes a look at the politics, economics, and culture of Russia and Eurasia through both interviews and lively discussion with experts from CSIS and around the world. 

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The Russian Arctic Threat: Consequences of the Ukraine War

The impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been felt in the Arctic, and military tensions are increasing. This CSIS report outlines key security developments and describes the nature of the Russian threat in the Arctic after a year of war. 

Brief by Colin Wall and Njord Wegge — January 25, 2023

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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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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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Artificial Intelligence and the Arctic

In this edition of Northern Connections, two experts in artificial intelligence examine the implications of this technology for national security and climate research in the Arctic.

Report by Colin Wall , Lieutenant Commander Michael Bielby , and Lillian "Doc" Alessa — December 2, 2022

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The United States and France: Partners for the Pacific Islands Region?

As French and U.S. presidents meet, they will recommit to their partnership in the Indo-Pacific. In practice, cooperation remains well below its potential, notably in the Pacific. Two American and two French experts unpack the challenges and avenues to bolster cooperation.

Commentary by Mathieu Droin , Nilanthi Samaranayake , Zack Cooper , and Celine Pajon — November 30, 2022

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Corruption and Private Sector Investment in Ukraine’s Reconstruction

As Ukraine and its partners begin strategizing for the country's reconstruction, it is clear that the role of private investment will prove pivotal. To attract committed foreign investors, Ukraine must continue to make progress in its fight against domestic corruption.

Brief by Nick Fenton and Andrew Lohsen — November 8, 2022

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Looking Ahead: U.S. and Lithuania’s Strategic Cooperation

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Europe Program and International Security Program hosted a conversation with Laurynas Kasciunas and Dr. Kathleen McInnis on the upcoming 2023 NATO Summit and U.S.-Lithuanian strategic cooperation.

Event by Kathleen McInnis , Max Bergmann , and Laurynas Kasciunas — October 17, 2022

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As Russia Reels, Eurasia Roils

Even as the United States and its allies focus on helping Ukraine defeat the Russian invasion, they should also be thinking about how to further encourage the smaller Eurasian states’ no-longer-gradual escape from Russia’s shadow.

Commentary by Jeffrey Mankoff — October 12, 2022

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The European Political Community: A Successful Test?

On October 6, 44 European leaders gathered in a new format called the European Political Community (EPC). The EPC was introduced as a platform for political coordination between Europeans on issues such as security and energy. What are the takeaways of this first meeting?

Critical Questions by Sissy Martinez and Mathieu Droin — October 11, 2022

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