Eastern Europe

The research of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program together sheds light on the internal dynamics in these states, their relationships with one another, 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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Russian Roulette is Back!

After a long hiatus, Russian Roulette is back! Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. Produced by Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — January 19, 2023

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Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Sean Monaghan

Visiting Fellow, Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program

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Sanctions and the Russian Economy

Please join the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program for a fascinating discussion on the current state and future of the Russian economy under international sanctions.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Ben Cahill , and Sergey Aleksashenko — January 19, 2023

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Russian Roulette is Back!

After a long hiatus, Russian Roulette is back! Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. Produced by Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — January 19, 2023

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Talking Rus-Ukraine with "The Doorstep"

Tatiana Serafin and Nikolas Gvosdev from The Doorstep podcast join the show to discuss the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war.  

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — January 6, 2023

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

The Importance of U.S. Congressional Support for Ukraine with Peter Roskam

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Peter Roskam to discuss Peter’s career, what it means to work as a congressman, the importance of Ukraine for global peace, and Republican support for Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — November 30, 2022

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Ukraine’s Winter Is Here

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and CSIS’s Daniel Runde join the podcast to talk about what Ukraine is facing this winter and what economic reconstruction in Ukraine will need to look like.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Daniel F. Runde — November 22, 2022

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Baltic Conflict: Russia’s Goal to Distract NATO?

This paper outlines how NATO needs a clear strategy to respond to a Russian Baltic playbook: full spectrum gray zone operations, economic coercion, disinformation and propaganda, cyber disruption, and cover military incursions.

Report by Courtney Stiles Herdt and Matthew "BINCS" Zublic — November 14, 2022

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2022 Global Development Forum

CSIS's Project on Prosperity and Development hosted its seventh annual Global Development Forum examining key disruptions to global development efforts, including rising food prices, the invasion of Ukraine, energy disruptions, and the global debt crisis.

Event — October 13, 2022

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Visions of Kiev

CSIS’s Dr. Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss his recent visit to Kiev and meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, his assessment of Polish efforts to help Ukraine, and his analysis of Vladimir Putin’s next moves.  

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Eliot A. Cohen — September 30, 2022

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