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The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program; Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department; Burke Chair in Strategy; Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program; Human Rights Initiative; and Project on Prosperity and Development analyze Russia and the other former Soviet states in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance: What the United States Can Learn from Ukraine

Kateryna Bondar breaks down how Ukraine reshaped its acquisition system to rapidly field unmanned capabilities, and how the United States can adopt these war-tested methods to lead the drone race.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — July 18, 2025

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Trump Sends Weapons to Ukraine: By the Numbers

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Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — July 15, 2025

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Innovate or Die: The Army Transformation Initiative and the Future of Allied Land Warfare

Commentary by Maj. Gen. Matthew Van Wagenen, Col. Arnel P. David, and Benjamin Jensen — July 10, 2025

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The Limits of Russia’s Friendship: How Moscow Sees the Iran Crisis

Commentary by Alexander Palmer and Sofiia Syzonenko — July 8, 2025

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What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea?

June 30, 2025 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT

Hosted by Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

The Russian Wartime Economy

June 17, 2025 • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

Hosted by Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program

One Million Casualties: Russia’s Losses on the Battlefield

June 13, 2025 • 11:00 – 11:30 am EDT

Hosted by Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

Can Ukraine Survive Without U.S. Aid?

June 5, 2025 • 11:15 am – 11:45 pm EDT

Hosted by Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

The Russia-Ukraine Drone War: Innovation on the Frontlines and Beyond

May 28, 2025 • 9:00 – 10:00 am EDT

Hosted by Wadhwani AI Center

Strategic Trends 2025: A Trans-Atlantic Look Ahead

May 12, 2025 • 2:30 – 3:30 pm EDT

Hosted by Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program

Whole of Society Resilience Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

April 17, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

Hosted by Conflict in Focus: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine

Space and Data Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

April 10, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

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The Truth of the Matter

European Divorce

Following meetings with European diplomats in Brussels and Paris, CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss what seems like a possible United States divorce from our allies in Europe.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Max Bergmann — March 11, 2025

Russian Roulette

How Trump's Policies on Russia and Ukraine Are Being Received Across the Post-Soviet Space

Maria was joined by Tinatin Japaridze and Volodymyr Dubovyk to discuss how post-Soviet countries, particularly Ukraine and the states of the South Caucasus, are reckoning with the Trump administration's positions on the war in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Maria Snegovaya — March 11, 2025

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Intelligence and Subversion in Ukraine

CSIS’s Seth Jones, director of the Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and the status of peace negotiations.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — March 7, 2025

Human Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

This week's 'Conflict in Focus' episode will feature a discussion exploring the psychological impact of violent trench warfare on a transparent battlefield in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Event — March 6, 2025

Audio Briefs

“Ukraine’s Future Vision and Current Capabilities for Waging AI-Enabled Autonomous Warfare”: Audio Brief with Kate Bondar

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Kate Bondar on her report, Ukraine’s Future Vision and Current Capabilities for Waging AI-Enabled Autonomous Warfare.

Podcast Episode by Kateryna Bondar — March 6, 2025

Ukraine’s Future Vision and Current Capabilities for Waging AI-Enabled Autonomous Warfare

As unmanned weapons systems reshape warfare in Ukraine, Kateryna Bondar explores advancements in AI-enabled autonomy. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of AI applications in the war and critically evaluates the extent to which human oversight remains vital.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — March 6, 2025

Human Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

Moderated by Colonel Scott Pence, U.S. Army Fellow, this episode of Conflict in Focus discussed the psychological impact of violent trench warfare on a transparent battlefield in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Transcript — March 6, 2025

Is Ukraine Now Doomed?

The Trump-Zelensky meeting ended disastrously, with the future of U.S. aid in doubt. Yet, Ukraine needs a steady flow of weapons, munitions, and supplies to continue its resistance, and Zelensky has worried that Ukraine would “have a low chance to survive without support of the United States.” Is Ukraine doomed?

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — March 1, 2025

Beyond Appeasement: What is Feasible for Ukraine

Accepting Russian conditions is not justified by the current situation in Ukraine. Instead, sustained Western assistance to Kyiv has strong prospects of securing a stalemate that protects European security and advances Ukraine’s goal of joining the European Union.

Commentary by Maria Snegovaya and Max Bergmann — February 27, 2025

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Ukraine Minerals Deal Explained

CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran breaks down the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, its security risks, and global implications. She also compares it to China’s mineral diplomacy and previews her upcoming book on U.S. supply chain security.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gracelin Baskaran — February 26, 2025

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