Eastern Europe

The implosion of the Soviet Union sparked a massive evolution for the 15 former republics, which have undergone their own transition to become independent states. While the Baltic states have completed a successful transition to open societies and market economies, many others in Eastern Europe continue to face immense obstacles or democratic backsliding. CSIS analysis sheds light on the internal dynamics in these states, their intra-regional relationships, their broader foreign and security policies, and the implications of their choices and circumstances for their neighbors, the United States, and the rest of the world.

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Max Bergmann

Max Bergmann

Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
Jerry McGinn

Jerry McGinn

Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

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Bonus Episode: The Russian Wartime Economy (Live Event Recording)

Max moderated a live panel discussion with Maria, and two leading experts on the Russian economy, Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Elina Ribakova, and Vladislav Inozemtsev — June 26, 2025

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A Battlefield Update from Mike Kofman

Max and Maria get another update from military expert Mike Kofman on the state of the frontlines in Ukraine. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — June 20, 2025

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The Russian Wartime Economy

Join the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program for a panel discussion on the current state of the Russian wartime economy.

Event — June 17, 2025