Russia and Eurasia

Russia and Eurasia remains one of the key regions of geopolitical upheaval in the twenty-first century, including political uprisings, unprecedented land wars, and disruption to energy systems. While some former Soviet states have made moves toward Westernization and democracy, Russian influence continues to spread through mis- and disinformation campaigns and Moscow’s relations with other authoritarian regimes. CSIS analysis dives into these developments and provides recommendations for how U.S. policy can effectively achieve regional foreign policy goals.

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Ten Years of C5+1: U.S.–Central Asia Minerals Cooperation

Amid a changing donor landscape, the United States has an opportunity to realign and leverage its full range of financing tools to promote economic growth abroad while safeguarding its national security interests.

Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran and Kamal Aubakirov — November 4, 2025

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North Korean Troops in Russia: Comrades in Arms or Cannon Fodder?

Mr. Sydney Seiler and Dr. Seth Jones discussed North Korea-Russia cooperation in the Ukraine war, including North Korea sending soldiers to aid Russia and the Trump Administration’s efforts to weaken their ties.

Podcast Episode by Sydney Seiler and Seth G. Jones — February 7, 2025

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Lessons from Soviet Foreign Policy with Sergey Radchenko

Max and Maria interviewed historian Sergey Radchenko about his book To Run the World, discussing how Soviet foreign policy insights can shed light on Russia's current global strategy.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — February 6, 2025

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Fueling the Future: Recommendations for Strengthening U.S. Uranium Security

While the United States led global uranium production from 1953 to the 1980s, this dominance has declined over time. Currently, dependence on foreign adversaries for uranium poses a significant risk to U.S. nuclear supply chains, impacting both energy and defense.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 5, 2025

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Russia and the Middle East in 2025

Maria spoke with Hanna Notte and Natasha Hall about the new balance of forces in the Middle East at the start of 2025, and what the current geopolitical situation in the region means for Russia.

Podcast Episode by Maria Snegovaya, Natasha Hall, and Hanna Notte — January 23, 2025

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25 Years of Putinism with Sam Greene

 Max, Maria, and Dr. Sam Greene discuss the impact of Vladimir Putin's 25 years of rule in Russia, analyzing the changes in the country and exploring the future of his regime.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — January 10, 2025

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