CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program

War, Inflation, and Putin's Paranoia: has Russian Public Opinion Begun to Shift? @samagreene joins @maxbergmann and @MSnegovaya on #RussianRoulette to discuss what the economy, the war, and Putin's growing paranoia might mean for sentiment inside Russia. csis.org/podcasts/russi…

"By deepening its own single market & leveraging its extensive network of bilateral agreements, the EU can champion a more resilient, rules-based system that balances strategic autonomy with international cooperation," according to @Steinbergf Learn more: csis.org/analysis/europ…

Beyond problems for oil and gas flows caused by the war in Iran, the wave of protectionism that began on “Liberation Day” is giving rise to a new era of global trade. @Steinbergf explores the EU's role in the new trade disorder. Learn more below. csis.org/analysis/europ…

In the latest episode of The High Top, Jon B. Alterman is joined by @maxbergmann, Director of @csiserep, to examine how the Iran war is reshaping Europe and the future of transatlantic ties. Watch the conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=Uy6V_6…

In the latest episode of The Eurofile, @maxbergmann and @DonatienneRuy talk about the Trump administration’s announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany while simultaneously delaying a planned deployment of Tomahawk missiles. More from @csiserep: csis.org/podcasts/eurof…

"By deepening its own single market & leveraging its extensive network of bilateral agreements, the European Union can champion a more resilient, rules-based system that balances strategic autonomy with international cooperation," writes @csiserep. More: csis.org/analysis/europ…

Wonderful to have @elinaribakova back on the #RussianRoulette podcast for a discussion about her new great Foreign Affairs piece, “Europe’s Untapped Arsenal” –– exploring Ukraine’s defense industry, its potential to bolster Europe’s security, and what could come next. Tune in for the full conversation with me and @maxbergmann below. w/@csiserep You can find it on the following platforms: CSIS: csis.org/podcasts/russi… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rus… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6YGtaF… YouTube: youtu.be/zzLMTC_ay4Q

"No democracy is safe from a return to authoritarianism, whether its experience with that system of governance was long ago or within the memories of its middle-aged citizens," writes @csiserep and @CSISHumanRights. More: csis.org/analysis/hunga…

My new policy commentary at @csiserep @CSIS explores the role of the European Union in the new global trade disorder. New trade agreements and reforms in the single market are alowing the EU to adapt to an increasingly weaponized global economy. csis.org/analysis/europ…

"Despite the challenges of a fragmented global landscape, the European Union is uniquely positioned to emerge as a stabilizing force and a primary architect of the new trade order," writes @csiserep. Read more: csis.org/analysis/europ…

The road back to democracy from authoritarianism is a difficult one, filled with fits and starts that thwart even the best attempts. Hungary holds some lessons for others trying to walk that path, write @CSISHumanRights and @csiserep experts. Read more: csis.org/analysis/hunga…

Pleasure to chat with @maxbergmann about the European energy crunch and what can be done about it

"Hungary's new ruling party’s coming redemocratization and anticorruption efforts will offer valuable lessons to those trying to reverse authoritarian trends," write @csiserep expert @DonatienneRuy and @CSISHumanRights Director Andrew Friedman. Read more: bit.ly/48N8l3x

In a new episode of The Eurofile, @csiserep experts @maxbergmann and @DonatienneRuy cover two seismic European election results: Hungary's stunning rejection of Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, and Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/eurof…

"Nordic countries currently face a strategic paradox: they must embrace NATO's nuclear umbrella, the cornerstone of collective security, precisely when the credibility of the US security guarantee is being questioned," write @csiserep experts. Read more: csis.org/analysis/nordi…

The INSTC has been increasingly prioritized by Russia's political leadership as part of Moscow's long-term diversification away from Europe and toward the Global South. What does it mean for Russia-Iran relations and global trade? More from @csiserep: csis.org/analysis/resil…

The #Eurofile: unpacking the stunning end to Orbán's rule in Hungary, Bulgaria's eighth election in five years, and a conversation with @McwilliamsBen about the fallout for European energy of the war in Iran. Tune in below. 🎙️ @maxbergmann @DonatienneRuy csis.org/podcasts/eurof…

In a new episode of the Eurofile, @csiserep experts cover Hungary's rejection of Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, Bulgaria's eighth election in five years, and more. Listen: csis.org/podcasts/eurof…

🧵New analysis by @csiserep identifies a clear Russian and Iranian commitment to create a trade route that could bypass Western sanctions. Learn more about the geoeconomic and geopolitical opportunities the INSTC offers to Russia: csis.org/analysis/resil…

How can European states support Ukraine militarily without U.S. involvement? @csiserep experts welcomed Eric Ciaramella of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to the Russian Roulette podcast to unpack this question. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/russi…