Russia

The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and much of the International Security Program—including the Burke Chair in Strategy, Project on Nuclear Issues, and Aerospace Security Project—research and analyze all aspects of Russia’s domestic politics and foreign policy.

Photo: GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/AFP/Getty Images

Photo: GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/AFP/Getty Images

Why Russia Is Changing Its Nuclear Doctrine Now

Putin’s changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine show increased reliance on nuclear weapons for coercion in the Ukraine war. By expanding nuclear use conditions, Russia aims to deter Western aid and divide European allies, signaling a greater willingness to escalate.

Commentary by Heather Williams — September 27, 2024

See all analysis on Russia

Latest Podcasts

See all podcast episodes on Russia

Past Events

See all events on Russia

Related Programs

Experts

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
Suzanne Spaulding

Suzanne Spaulding

Director, Defending Democratic Institutions, and Senior Adviser, Homeland Security, International Security Program

All Russia Content

Filter by

1 - 10 of 904 results
Russian Roulette

Two Former Central Bankers on Russia's Inflation Problem

This week, Maria sat down with Sergey Aleksashenko and Alexandra Prokopenko to discuss the Russian central bank's continued inability to reign in domestic inflation, and what it means for Russia's economy and war effort going forward.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann — October 4, 2024

Russian Roulette podcast logo

Why Russia Is Changing Its Nuclear Doctrine Now

Putin’s changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine show increased reliance on nuclear weapons for coercion in the Ukraine war. By expanding nuclear use conditions, Russia aims to deter Western aid and divide European allies, signaling a greater willingness to escalate.

Commentary by Heather Williams — September 27, 2024

The Russia-Ukraine War: A Study in Analytic Failure

Eliot Cohen and Phillips O'Brien examine analytic failures leading up to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, their policy implications, and ways to improve future military analysis.

Report by Eliot A. Cohen and Phillips O'Brien — September 24, 2024

Russian Roulette

Mike Kofman and Rob Lee on the West’s Aid to Ukraine, and the Debate Over Red Lines and Escalation

This week, Max and Maria were joined by military analysts Michael Kofman and Rob Lee to discuss the latest phase of the war in Ukraine. Max and Maria asked them for their thoughts on the ongoing Ukrainian offensive in Kursk, and whether or not this seizure of Russian territory by Kyiv exposes Russian threats of escalation as hollow. If they are hollow, does that mean Western "red lines" on certain kinds of aid to Ukraine should be reassessed?

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — September 9, 2024

Russian Roulette podcast logo