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Russia's Frozen Reserves with Martin Sandbu

Max and Maria are joined by Federico Steinberg, a CSIS visiting fellow, and Martin Sandbu of the Financial Times to discuss Russian financial reserves that have been frozen by Western governments.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , and Federico Steinberg — June 1, 2023

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Spotlight on Crises Crossroads: Ukraine

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What Does Russia’s ‘Partial Mobilization’ Mean?

Putin’s announcement of partial mobilization on September 21 signaled a major escalation of the war. Although the mobilization faces many problems, it might allow the Russians to stretch the war into the winter, when they hope the Europeans, facing hardship, will settle.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian — September 26, 2022

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The Chisinau Summit: A Litmus Test for Moldova and the EPC

The stakes are high for the upcoming Summit of the European Political Community, which is being held in Moldova on June 1. It is a political blessing but a logistical challenge for the small country, and the platform must confirm its added value and strategic role.

Commentary by Mathieu Droin and Ilke Toygür — May 26, 2023

The European Union’s Enlargement Conundrum

Membership in the European Union is critical for Ukraine’s reconstruction and future prosperity. But Ukraine’s accession will require deep reforms in Kyiv, visionary leadership from EU leaders to reform the bloc, and an active diplomatic push from Washington.

Report by Max Bergmann , Otto Svendsen , and Sissy Martinez — May 25, 2023

Making the Most of the European Sky Shield Initiative

Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine has highlighted shortfalls in air and missile defense capabilities across Europe. To fill these gaps the new German-led "Sky Shield" initiative must overcome challenges of leadership, concepts, cooperation, division of labor and delivery.

Report by Sean Monaghan and John Christianson — May 19, 2023

The United States Prepares to Screen Outbound Investment

The Biden administration is likely to release an executive order establishing an outbound investment screening mechanism. Combined with broadening export controls, screening outbound capital flows underscores a new frontier in economic security and technology policy.

Commentary by Emily Benson and Margot Putnam — April 27, 2023

Advancing Cooperative AI Governance at the 2023 G7 Summit

In this new report, the CSIS AI Council, co-chaired by Julie Sweet and Brad Smith, calls on the G7 to align on norms and terminology for AI regulation, to encourage the cooperative development of AI standards, and to adopt principles for responsible AI governance.

Report by Gregory C. Allen and Akhil Thadani — April 26, 2023