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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Seizing the Initiative in Ukraine: Waging War in a Defense Dominant World
Ukraine retains the initiative in the war but advanced an average of only 90 meters per day, based on new CSIS analysis of the summer offensive and a comparative review of cases since World War I.
Brief by Seth G. Jones Riley McCabe and Alexander Palmer — October 12, 2023

How to Get Away with a Nuclear Test
Critical Questions by Heather Williams — October 5, 2023

In the Shadow of Ukraine
Report by Seth G. Jones — September 29, 2023

The Ideology of Putinism: Is It Sustainable?
Report by Maria Snegovaya Michael Kimmage and Jade McGlynn — September 27, 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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The Future of U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine

The Future of Security in the Black Sea Region

Russia as a Strategic Threat: Ukraine, NATO, and Beyond Europe

The Impossible State Live Podcast: A Renewed Axis: Putin and Kim

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“In the Shadow of Ukraine”: Audio Brief with Seth Jones
Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones — September 29, 2023

The Ideology of Putinism: Is It Sustainable?
Report by Maria Snegovaya Michael Kimmage and Jade McGlynn — September 27, 2023
The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Assistance to Ukraine: A Deep Dive into the Data
Critical Questions by Elizabeth Hoffman Jaehyun Han and Shivani Vakharia — September 26, 2023
A Renewed Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Reading Between the Front Lines
Critical Questions by Mathieu Droin Tina Dolbaia and Abigail Edwards — September 22, 2023
Eric Ciaramella and Ukrainian Security Outside of NATO
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann — September 21, 2023

The Future of Security in the Black Sea Region
Event — September 19, 2023
A Renewed Axis: Putin and Kim
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — September 19, 2023

Russia as a Strategic Threat: Ukraine, NATO, and Beyond Europe
Event — September 18, 2023
The Impossible State Live Podcast: A Renewed Axis: Putin and Kim
Event — September 15, 2023
Why Is Russia Blocking Ukraine's Food Exports?
Critical Questions by Caitlin Welsh Joseph Glauber and Emma Dodd — September 15, 2023