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The CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program produces forward-looking analyses on transatlantic relations & political developments across Europe, Russia, & Eurasia.
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HAPPENING NOW: CSIS experts @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @msnegovaya.bsky.social with Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev discuss The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover. Tune in here🔽: www.csis.org/events/russi...

Check out the new report from me, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, Tina Dolbaia, and @maxbergmann.bsky.social on the Russian wartime economy, out now from @erep.csis.org at @csis.org. We do a deep dive on the Russian economy, and outline 3 scenarios for where it could be headed www.csis.org/analysis/rus...

🚨🚨New podcast to follow!!! Great to be part of the inaugural episode of State of Play - a new pod from the @csis.org Geopolotics Department- with @victordcha.bsky.social and hosted by @willtodman.bsky.social!

🌐 What's in store for this year's unusual G7 Summit? @maxbergmann.bsky.social joined @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the first episode of the 'State of Play' podcast to discuss. 🎧Tune in below for their #G7 forecast, regional expertise, & sharp insight: www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

"Putin has maxed out the benefits of “war Keynesianism” of fully mobilizing domestic and available foreign resources. There is no slack left to exploit, and the damage to non-war-related sectors and activities is beginning to show" @martinsandbu.ft.com highlights our analysis of Russia's economy ⬇️

Geopolitics is not getting any simpler. Episode 1 of 'State of Play' is here: where @geopolitics.csis.org experts cut through the noise to help you understand the shifting global order 🌍 🎧 EREP director @maxbergmann.bsky.social joined the first show to preview the G7 ⬇️ www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

Recent US economic policy has prompted investors and central banks to search for security in the global market. Europe—more specifically Berlin—could hold the key. @steinbergf.bsky.social & @miotei.bsky.social on a historic opportunity for the euro amidst the chaos ⬇️ www.csis.org/analysis/how...

What can the West do to challenge Russia's ability to maintain its war effort? Our new report highlights key pressure points in the Russian wartime economy ⬇️ ✍️ @msnegovaya.bsky.social @nicholasfenton.bsky.social @maxbergmann.bsky.social & Tina Dolbaia www.csis.org/analysis/rus...

"Poland’s electorate remains sharply divided, and its branches of government will be too," writes @erep.csis.org on the results of Poland's recent election. Read more on the implications of Karol Nawrocki taking office:

While oil and gas made up around 50 percent of Russia’s budget revenues between 2011 and 2014, that figure fell to around 31 percent in 2024. Read more from @erep.csis.org on the factors supporting Russia's wartime economy: www.csis.org/analysis/rus...

As Congress deliberates a new sanctions package on Russia, our latest @erep.csis.org report outlines three potential scenarios for the Russian economy and its military reconstitution over the next three years, shaped by the future trajectory of Western sanctions policy:

New EREP analysis examined the key challenges to Russian macroeconomic stability amidst war, sanctions, and soaring military expenditures. Click the link below to learn more about The Russian Wartime Economy—from Sugar High to Hangover. www.csis.org/analysis/rus...

On a new episode of Russian Roulette, @erep.csis.org experts @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @msnegova.bsky.social discuss the evolution of the Ukrainian economy since February 2022. Listen here:

EREP Weekend read: Despite efforts to remain apolitical, the 2025 Eurovision contest became a stage for political controversy. ERE's Richard Wennberg explores how the show reflects Europe’s divisions—where performances, votes and gestures carry weight beyond the music ⬇️ www.csis.org/blogs/europe...

As confidence in US fiscal policy wavers, is dollar dominance at risk? ERE's @steinbergf.bsky.social argues w/ @miotei.bsky.social that Eurobonds won’t end dollar hegemony—but may help balance a multipolar currency system and protect Europe from broader economic shocks. www.csis.org/analysis/how...

Big news! Emily Benson has joined EREP as a Non-Resident Senior Associate. Stay tuned for more from Emily on geopolitical forces in trade, tech regulation, AI, supply chains, and critical tech. We are delighted to welcome her back to CSIS as a member of our team! www.csis.org/people/emily...

🚨 Our @erep.csis.org report is out! We track Russia’s economic adjustment (including key bottlenecks) — and what it means for sustaining its war in Ukraine. We outline three scenarios for Russia’s economy and military rebuilding over the next 3 years, depending on future Western sanctions policy:

For this episode of Russian Roulette, @maxbergmann.bsky.social‬ and I had a conversation with the fantastic ‪@eribakova.bsky.social‬ about Ukraine's economic adaptation to the war since 2022, the ongoing challenges and successes, and comparisons with Russia. Tune in! @erep.csis.org

Poland has elected a hard-right nationalist as its new president. What are the consequences for the country, the European Union, Ukraine, and the United States? @erep.csis.org expert Donatienne Ruy explains:

OUT NOW: The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover From ramping up defense production to relying on foreign support, our comprehensive analysis dissects how Russia’s economy has managed to sustain three years of full-scale war in Ukraine. Full report ⬇️ www.csis.org/analysis/rus...

Big news! Marisol Maddox has joined EREP as a Non-Resident Senior Associate. Her expertise will help shape our growing Arctic portfolio, exploring the region at the nexus of climate change, security, and geopolitics. Welcome to the team, @marisolmaddox.bsky.social ! www.csis.org/people/maris...

ICYMI: @ai.csis.org and @erep.csis.org discussed the evolution of modern warfare in the Russia-Ukraine war, including the use of unmanned systems on the battlefield, approaches to innovation, and implications for future conflicts. Watch the event on demand:

NEW: @eribakova.bsky.social returned to Russian Roulette to discuss the evolution of the Ukrainian economy since February 2022. Tune in for her conversation with Max and Maria, below! 🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social & @msnegovaya.bsky.social www.csis.org/podcasts/rus...

After the Cold War, the U.S. had a rare chance to build a lasting liberal international order. In @foreignpolicy.com, @maxbergmann.bsky.social explains why that opportunity was never fully realized—and why the consequences are now impossible to ignore. ⬇️ foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/26/h...

New from me in @foreignpolicy.com: "The US blew its unipolar moment." We repeated the mistakes made after WWI. Instead of isolationism, it was unilateralism. We built few lasting institutions, preferring to call the shots ourselves. This is now unsustainable. Not b/c of China but b/c of us.

TODAY: Tune in for a public panel event on how America's NATO and Indo-Pacific allies will navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape in 2025––feat. ERE director @maxbergmann.bsky.social 📅 2:30-3:45pm EDT –– More info ⬇️ @csds.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org www.csis.org/events/2025-...

"An international order founded not on institutions but on hegemonic benevolence proved impossible to sustain" EREP Director @maxbergmann.bsky.social explains how America blew Its unipolar moment in @foreignpolicy.com ⬇️ foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/26/h...

🎧Elections Bonanza! Major elections took place last Sunday in Portugal, Romania, and Poland. @maxbergmann and @DonatienneRuy break down results—plus, a deep dive into Friedrich Merz’s rocky start as chancellor with @jana_puglierin. Tune in⬇️ www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...

On Wednesday at 9 am ET, @ai.csis.org and @erep.csis.org discuss the evolution of modern warfare in the Russia-Ukraine war, including unmanned systems on the battlefield, innovation, and implications for future conflicts. Register: www.csis.org/events/russi...

🎥 Half a decade after Brexit, the UK has launched a path to "reset" its relationship with the EU. @maxbergmann.bsky.social explains what the new UK–EU trade deal means for cooperation on trade, climate, migration, and defense ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/Nd_3r...

“It's clear that Putin is not interested in serious negotiations or a ceasefire...If anything, such a meeting would only embolden Putin, signaling an end to his diplomatic isolation without demanding any concessions.” - ERE's @msnegovaya.bsky.social in @thehill.com ⬇️ thehill.com/policy/inter...

Last week, Max and Maria welcomed @edwardfishman.bsky.social to discuss his new book, "Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare" Tune in for a deep dive into the book and insight from his experience as a top State Department sanctions official here ⬇️ www.csis.org/podcasts/rus...

🎙️ ERE's @msnegovaya.bsky.social joined C-Span over the weekend to outline the current state of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Her analysis answers key questions about where negotiations stand and more (Link Below) ⬇️ www.c-span.org/program/wash...

NEW: @edwardfishman.bsky.social joined this week's episode of Russian Roulette to discuss his new bestseller ––Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare 🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social & @msnegovaya.bsky.social Tune in here: www.csis.org/podcasts/rus...

🎧 @erep.csis.org unpacks the first round of the Romanian presidential election, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s attempt to reset relations with the European Union ahead of a May 19 Brexit summit, and coming collisions in transatlantic tech.

❗New Event❗ With CSIS we bring you the 5th edition of the "CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific"! Join us. 🗓️ 27 May 2025 ⏰ 14:00-15:45 EDT / 20:00-21:45 CEST 📍 Washington / Online More info🔸 csds.vub.be/event/2025-c... Register🔸 www.csis.org/events/2025-... @csis.org

A credible nuclear deterrent requires political will, not only robust capabilities. ERE's Astrid Chevreuil highlights how key questions in the political dimension put pressure on extended deterrence in Europe. Full piece by Anchal Vohra in @foreignpolicy.com ⬇️ foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/05/e...

The main drawback of Western sanctions against Russia has been their "boil the frog" approach, according to @nicholasfenton.bsky.social ✍️ @ccaryl.bsky.social highlights how acute pressure over a shorter period may yield stronger results in @foreignpolicy.com ⬇️ foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/13/t...

ICYMI | ERE's @nicholasfenton.bsky.social and Alexander Kolyandr break down the effect of Western sanctions on the Russian economy and the keys to a new path forward ⬇️

🎧 The Eurofile: What can the US and Europe learn from the ongoing collisions between tech and geopolitics? What does this clash mean for the future of the transatlantic relationship? This week, @abenewman.bsky.social joined the pod to answer these questions and more ⬇️ www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...

Please tune in to last week's engaging discussion of Marlene Laruelle's excellent new book, "Ideology and Meaning-Making under the Putin Regime" w/Julian Waller, @ponarseurasia.bsky.social, @ieres-gwu.bsky.social, @erep.csis.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4p_...

Rest In Peace, the Status Quo: Romanian Elections, a “Brexit Reset,” and Clashes in Transatlantic Tech. 🎧 New episode of the Eurofile with @abenewman.bsky.social out now ⬇️ www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...

From @erep.csis.org - The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States? Emily Benson, @steinbergf.bsky.social, and @maxbergmann.bsky.social highlight potential consequences of escalation in the tech and digital domains. Read below: www.csis.org/analysis/tra...

The EU has unique leverage in the global trade landscape. But with mounting pressure from the US, will it defend the so-called “Brussels Effect,” or allow its influence to quietly erode? Analysis by @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social in @foreignaffairs.com below ⬇️ www.foreignaffairs.com/europe/europ...

This report by @erep.csis.org examines sanctions against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine - their successes, undeniable limits, and unintended consequences. CSIS's @nicholasfenton.bsky.social and Alexander Kolyandr explore new ways to apply pressure. Report below: csis.org/analysis/dow...

OUT NOW 🚨 The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States? Emily Benson, @steinbergf.bsky.social, and @maxbergmann.bsky.social highlight potential consequences of escalation in the tech and digital domains. Read the full commentary here! ⬇️ www.csis.org/analysis/tra...

At the 100-day mark of the second Trump presidency, @maxbergmann.bsky.social and Donatienne Ruy break down the current state of transatlantic relations. Listen to their conversation, plus an interview with Janka Oertel about EU-China relations on the Eurofile: www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...

🎧 In this week's episode of the Eurofile, @erep.csis.org experts discuss Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Washington and the state of transatlantic relations as we approach the 100-day mark of the second Trump presidency. More: