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 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.
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In Conversation with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
Transcript — January 17, 2023

NATO and the European Union: The Burden of Sharing
Commentary by Mathieu Droin — January 17, 2023
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Ukraine’s Regional Displacement Crisis
Commentary by Erol Yayboke — February 25, 2022

The Kremlin Playbook 3: Keeping the Faith
Report by Donatienne Ruy , Heather A. Conley , Marlene Laruelle , Tengiz Pkhaladze , Elizabeth H. Prodromou , and Majda Ruge — February 24, 2022

The Future of the Royal Navy: A Conversation with First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key
Event by Seth G. Jones and Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE — February 16, 2022

What Awaits Europe in 2022?
Commentary by Donatienne Ruy , Colin Wall , and Dejana Saric — February 15, 2022

Understanding the Normandy Format and Its Relation to the Current Standoff with Russia
Critical Questions by Andrew Lohsen and Pierre Morcos — February 9, 2022

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act: A Primer
Commentary by Colin Wall and Eugenia Lostri — February 8, 2022

An Effort to Save the Nordic Welfare State
Blog Post — February 8, 2022

Ukraine in Crisis
Event by John J. Hamre , Seth G. Jones , Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) , and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) — February 2, 2022

The Civilian Impacts of a Possible Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer , Catherine Nzuki , Erol Yayboke , and Andrew Lohsen — February 2, 2022

Ukraine and the Balance of Power: An Inter-theater Perspective
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