Russia and Eurasia

Russia and Eurasia remains one of the key regions of geopolitical upheaval in the twenty-first century, including political uprisings, unprecedented land wars, and disruption to energy systems. While some former Soviet states have made moves toward Westernization and democracy, Russian influence continues to spread through mis- and disinformation campaigns and Moscow’s relations with other authoritarian regimes. CSIS analysis dives into these developments and provides recommendations for how U.S. policy can effectively achieve regional foreign policy goals.

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Resilience Through Linkage: Russia, Iran, and Aspirations for North–South Trade

The study identifies a clear Russian and Iranian commitment to creating a north–south trade route that could bypass Western sanctions. The report evaluates the route’s potential to reshape the U.S.-dominated global trade system in the coming decades.

Report by Maria Snegovaya, Tina Dolbaia, and Nicholas Fenton — April 16, 2026

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Russian Roulette

War, Inflation, and Putin's Paranoia: has Russian Public Opinion Begun to Shift?

Max and Maria welcome back Dr. Sam Greene, professor of Russian Politics at King's College London, to discuss the state of Russian public opinion today, and whether domestic conditions have begun change given the state of the economy, war, and ⁠reports⁠ of increasing paranoia in the Kremlin. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Dr. Sam Greene — May 14, 2026

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Strategic Trends 2026: Navigating a Fragmenting Global Order

Please join CSIS for a conversation about Strategic Trends 2026: Key Developments in Global Affairs, a new report by the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zürich on shifting partnerships, Europe–China relations, emerging technologies, and the militarization of space.

Event — May 7, 2026

Russian Roulette

The Ukrainian Defense Industry and Europe’s Untapped Arsenal

Max and Maria welcome back Elina Ribakova to discuss her latest piece in Foreign Affairs, exploring the Ukrainian defense industry and its potential capacity to help Europe secure its own defense. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Elina Ribakova  — April 30, 2026

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Southeast Asia Radio

Evolving Southeast Asian Perspectives of the United States with Adrian Ang

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Dr. Adrian Ang to discuss regional perceptions of the United States in the aftermath of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from Prabowo’s international engagements to regional shifts in biofuel production.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Lauren Mai, Japhet Quitzon, and Elina Noor — April 24, 2026

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Resilience Through Linkage: Russia, Iran, and Aspirations for North–South Trade

The study identifies a clear Russian and Iranian commitment to creating a north–south trade route that could bypass Western sanctions. The report evaluates the route’s potential to reshape the U.S.-dominated global trade system in the coming decades.

Report by Maria Snegovaya, Tina Dolbaia, and Nicholas Fenton — April 16, 2026

Russian Roulette

The History of Russian Feminism with Julia Ioffe

Max and Maria are joined by journalist and author Julia Ioffe to discuss her recent book, Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Julia Ioffe — April 16, 2026

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The AI Policy Podcast

Unpacking Russian Military AI with Kateryna Bondar

In this episode, we are joined by Wadhwani AI Center fellow Kateryna Bondar to discuss her recent reports on Russia's military AI, "How Russia Is Building a Sovereign Drone Ecosystem for AI-Driven Autonomy" and "How Russia Is Reshaping Command and Control for AI-Enabled Warfare."

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Kateryna Bondar — April 14, 2026

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