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

Water: Access, Livelihoods, and Security
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What’s Next for Wagner
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Catrina Doxsee — June 28, 2023

What’s Next for Wagner
Transcript — June 28, 2023
Strengthening Baltic Security: Next Steps for NATO
Commentary by Mark F. Cancian Sean Monaghan and Daniel Fata — June 27, 2023
Prigozhin's Uprising
Event — June 26, 2023
Rebuilding Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Podcast Episode by Ben Cahill and Lisa Hyland — June 26, 2023

Prigozhin’s Uncertain Future Could Help United States Dislodge Wagner Group in Africa
Commentary by Catrina Doxsee — June 26, 2023
Prigozhin's Uprising
Transcript — June 26, 2023
Rebuilding Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Transcript — June 26, 2023
Lessons in U.S. Intelligence and Special Operations
Event — June 16, 2023
The Impact of the Kakhovka Dam Breach on the New Ukrainian Counteroffensive
Commentary by Riley McCabe Alexander Palmer and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — June 16, 2023