Russia and Eurasia

The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, Burke Chair in Strategy, Emeritus Chair in Strategy, and the International Security Program analyze Russia and the other former Soviet states in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

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Insurance as a Critical Enabler for Investing in Ukraine

This commentary highlights the challenges facing Ukraine’s insurance industry and outlines policy recommendations that would boost public and private insurance.  

Critical Questions by Janina Staguhn and Romina Bandura — May 5, 2023

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One Year Later: Russia’s War in Ukraine

As the world marks the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, CSIS experts examine the war’s devastating impact, where the conflict stands today, and what lies ahead as combat continues into a second year.

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Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Book Talk: "Russia's War" with Jade McGlynn

Please join us for a discussion about the latest book by Jade McGlynn, Russia's War.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Michael Kimmage , and Jade McGlynn — May 25, 2023

Insurance as a Critical Enabler for Investing in Ukraine

This commentary highlights the challenges facing Ukraine’s insurance industry and outlines policy recommendations that would boost public and private insurance.  

Critical Questions by Janina Staguhn and Romina Bandura — May 5, 2023

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

Character Driven Leadership and the Ukraine Conflict with Dr. Evelyn Farkas

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dr. Evelyn Farkas, who shares insights from her government career, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia under the Obama administration, and discusses her work on the conflict in Ukraine. 

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — May 3, 2023

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Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

Max and Maria to discuss the findings of a new CSIS report, "Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia's Defense Industry."

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — April 20, 2023

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How Does the Conflict in Sudan Affect Russia and the Wagner Group?

Amid the violent power struggle in Sudan, Russia’s Wagner Group will likely act in defense of its own interests in the country—gold mining, smuggling networks, and the potential to establish a Russian naval base on the Red Sea.

Commentary by Catrina Doxsee — April 20, 2023

Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

This event examines the overall impact of Western sanctions and allied export regulations on Russia’s defense sector to date, as well as the Kremlin’s ability to overcome them. The panelists will discuss the findings of an upcoming CSIS report dedicated to this topic.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Paul Schwartz , and Samuel Bendett — April 14, 2023

Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Defense Industry

Western sanctions are having an important battlefield impact. As the quality of the advanced Russian military equipment will continue to decline—at least over the near term—so will Russia’s ability to conduct offensive operations that require precision and coordination. 

Report by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Tina Dolbaia , Nick Fenton , and Samuel Bendett (Contributor) — April 14, 2023