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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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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Ukraine’s Regional Displacement Crisis

As many as 1.5 million people were displaced in Ukraine before the start of the Russian invasion. About 100,000 people are already moving within Ukraine due to the invasion, and this number is expected to rise significantly.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke — February 25, 2022

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The Kremlin Playbook 3: Keeping the Faith

This study aims to expose a new front of Russian malign influence in Europe and Eurasia: the instrumentalization of values, traditions, and religious beliefs to exploit or sow divisions among Western societies.

Report by Donatienne Ruy , Heather A. Conley , Marlene Laruelle , Tengiz Pkhaladze , Elizabeth H. Prodromou , and Majda Ruge — February 24, 2022

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What Awaits Europe in 2022?

This commentary looks beyond the current crises at what is on the horizon for the region this year, covering the most important events on the agenda, what they mean, and their implications for the transatlantic community.

Commentary by Donatienne Ruy , Colin Wall , and Dejana Saric — February 15, 2022

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The European Union’s Digital Markets Act: A Primer

The European Union's forthcoming Digital Markets Act seeks to create a new rulebook for online platforms. This commentary assesses its implications for competition, innovation, and transatlantic relations.

Commentary by Colin Wall and Eugenia Lostri — February 8, 2022

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Ukraine in Crisis

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) discuss the steps that might be taken to support Ukraine and deter a Russian incursion.

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

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The Civilian Impacts of a Possible Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Concerns are growing over the impact a Russian invasion could have on civilians in Ukraine. The humanitarian picture is alarming, and an invasion could precipitate a crisis, the severity of which would depend on the location, length, and lethality of military operations.

Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer , Catherine Nzuki , Erol Yayboke , and Andrew Lohsen — February 2, 2022

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

The loss of Ukraine would require a much more sustained NATO effort to provide deterrence in Europe’s eastern flank, eating more significantly into Washington’s strategic bandwidth, otherwise needed to adequately resource a military rebalance to Asia.

Commentary by Luis Simón — January 31, 2022

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