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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The Russian Arctic Threat: Consequences of the Ukraine War

The impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been felt in the Arctic, and military tensions are increasing. This CSIS report outlines key security developments and describes the nature of the Russian threat in the Arctic after a year of war. 

Brief by Colin Wall and Njord Wegge — January 25, 2023

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Intersections: Where Human Rights and Democracy Meet

A Privilege, Not A Right: U.S. Reengagement with the UN Human Rights Council

How do international institutions and fora help defend human rights? This episode discusses the human rights-related outcomes of the G7 Summit in Schloss Elmau, the first arrest warrants to come out of the ICC’s investigation into Russia’s 2008 invasion of Georgia, and the U.S. role in the recently concluded session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC).

Podcast Episode by ​Marti Flacks — July 12, 2022

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

Outlook for a Possible Reconstruction Plan in Ukraine

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Vladyslav Rashkovan, Alternate Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund, IMF, who is representing Ukraine and fourteen other states on the IMF Executive Board.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — June 29, 2022

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Resetting NATO’s Defense and Deterrence: The Sword and the Shield Redux

As NATO unveils its eighth strategic concept since 1949 in Madrid, analysis of previous concepts suggests the alliance should revitalize the "sword and the shield" deterrence model used successfully in the Cold War to defend and deter against Russia’s "maximum intentions."

Brief by Sean Monaghan — June 28, 2022

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Indispensable: NATO’s Framework Nations Concept beyond Madrid

Beyond this week’s Madrid summit, NATO’s new strategic concept should develop the framework nations concept established in 2014 to build on existing frameworks—led by the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy—and create new ones focused on regional and thematic priorities.

Brief by Sean Monaghan and Ed Arnold — June 27, 2022

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Latest Ukraine Package: More Artillery and the Beginnings of a New Navy

The recently announced aid package to Ukraine provides patrol boats and continues to strengthen Ukrainian artillery. However, both the patrol boats’ limited capabilities and a lack of conventional munitions for HIMARS reduce the package’s impact.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian — June 27, 2022

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Europe Needs Its Own Ukraine Assistance Act

Europe needs to replace its sporadic ad hoc military support to Ukraine with a structured system that will not only sustain aid to Ukraine, but also activate Europe’s defense industry.

Commentary by Max Bergmann and Naz Gocek — June 24, 2022

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The Trade Guys

A Shot in the Arm

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about how the glass is half full in Geneva, the Chinese response to evolving US trade policy, and what’s happening in global energy markets.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch and Scott Miller — June 24, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

Russia Processing Reality

CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to evaluate the latest developments in Ukraine as well as U.S. support for Kyiv.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Eliot A. Cohen — June 23, 2022

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