Program Related Event Feeds

The End of the Post-Soviet Period in Russian Foreign Policy: What is Next?

azikibayeva — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500

"The End of the Post-Soviet Period in Russian Foreign Policy: What is Next?"

Mr. Fyodor Lukyanov
Editor-in-Chief, Russia in Global Affairs

Moderated by:
Dr. Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program
Center for Strategic and International Studies

Socio-economic Change and the Prospects for the Political Transformation of Russia

azikibayeva — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500

On January 9, 2012, Dr. Mikhail Dmitriev, President of the Center for Strategic Research (CSR) in Moscow, gave a presentation on shifts in Russian public opinion and how this might be an indication of socio-economic change that may lead to meaningful political transformation. Dr.

Global Narcotics Flows and the Global Financial and Economic Crisis

azikibayeva — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

CSIS and The EastWest Institute present a roundtable discussion with:

Viktor Ivanov
Director, Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation

Moderated by:

Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program, CSIS

The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations: Economic, Political, and Security Factors

azikibayeva — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:00 -0500

The Russian delegation leading this presentation represents the Center for U.S.-Russia Rapprochement, which was established in 2011.

After a brief presentation of the mission of the Center, speakers will address key factors that will shape the U.S.-Russia relationship in months and years ahead.

Russian Scenarios: Stagnation, Revolution, Development

azikibayeva — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:30:00 -0400

On October 17, 2011, Dr. Leonid Gozman, President of the Union of Right Forces movement and Director of Humanitarian Projects for RUSNANO, gave a presentation on the future prospects of Russia after the return of Vladimir Putin to the presidency in March 2012. Dr.

The U.S.'s "New Silk Road" Strategy: What Is It? Where Is It Headed?

azikibayeva — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Getting the Caucasus Emirate Right: Global Jihadism in Russia's North Caucasus

azikibayeva — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0400

The Russia and Eurasia Program hosted the launch of our new report "Getting the Caucasus Emirate Right: Global Jihadism in Russia's North Caucasus," authored by the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program Senior Associate, Dr. Gordon Hahn. The discussion also featured Lieutenant Colonel Robert W.

Chechnya in Russia and Russia in Chechnya

azikibayeva — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0400

On September 13, 2011, Sergey Markedonov, Russia and Eurasia Program Visiting Fellow, gave a presentation on the transformation of Chechnya from a periphery to one of the focal points of Russian and Eurasian security.

Belarus’ Political Prospects

azikibayeva — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0400

On September 8, 2011, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program, National Endowment for Democracy and PONARS Eurasia hosted a panel discussion titled "Belarus’ Political Prospects” with a special tribute to Vitali Silitsky, a prominent and accomplished young Belarusian political scientist and democracy advocate who tragically passed away this June.

International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond

azikibayeva — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

On July 26, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program hosted a panel discussion titled "International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond." The panel included eminent experts from CSIS and other guest speakers who discussed the issue of regional cooperation in Afghanistan.

Russia in a Multipolar World

ecurran — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0400

His Excellency Sergey V. Lavrov Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation on “Russia in a Multipolar World: Implications for Russia-EU-US Relations”.

Note: There were technical difficulties in recording this video, please pardon the sound quality.

What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?

azikibayeva — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:30:00 -0400

On June 28, 2011 the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation hosted a one-day conference entitled, "What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?" The conference panels focused on the following key issues: How and Why the Arab Spring Happened; Implications of the Arab Spring for Ce

Do Tax Trends in Eastern Europe and Russia Represent a Race to the Bottom?

azikibayeva — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400

On June 10 the Russia and Eurasia Program held a Russia Balance Sheet Series luncheon featuring Dr. Hilary Appel , Associate Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College. Dr.

Russia's Global Health Leadership

azikibayeva — Thu, 19 May 2011 09:30:00 -0400

On May 19, 2011 the CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program hosted a one-day conference in Moscow, Russia, in partnership with the Higher School of Economics, Russia. The conference, entitled “Russia's Global Health Leadership,” assessed the emerging global health leadership of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).

Ukrainian Health and Demography: What Underlies the Mortality Crisis in Ukraine?

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, May 10, the Russia Health Working Group hosted Dr. Rekha Menon, Senior Economist in the Health, Nutrition and Population Unit for Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank. Dr. Menon presented a World Bank study based on a 2009 household survey, which provided some insights into what underlies the mortality crisis in Ukraine.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization at Ten Years: What is the Future?

sherry — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400

CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program presents:

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization at Ten Years: What is the Future?

Featuring:
Zhao Huasheng

Adult Health and Mortality in Russia through the Lens of Microdata

ian — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:07:00 -0400

CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program presents:

ADULT HEALTH AND MORTALITY IN RUSSIA THROUGH THE LENS OF MICRODATA

A Russia Health Working Group Meeting

Featuring:

The Russian Economy and U.S.-Russia Relations

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0400

On Friday April 15th, 2011, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) along with the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), and the New Economic School (NES) in Moscow hosted a major event at PIIE entitled, “The Russian Economy and US-Russia Relations.” The event featured such notable speakers at Alexei Kudrin, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and M

The North Caucasus: Russia's Volatile Frontier

mentman — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:00:00 -0400

CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program
An Expert Roundtable on a newly released report:

"The North Caucasus: Russia's Volatile Frontier"

Presenters:

A Regional Approach to Strengthing Health Systems in Central and South Asia

jnagel — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0400

On Tuesday, March 29, we discussed the potential for regional and cross-border efforts to strengthen health systems in Central and South Asia with Dr. Gijs Walraven, Director of the Aga Khan Health Services of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Dr.

The Intersection of Health and Gender in a Transitional State: the Case of Russia

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0400

Featuring:

Dr. William C. Cockerham
Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Interim Chair,
Department of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

Moderated by:

Judyth Twigg

Drug Abuse in Russia: Scope, Trends, Implications, and Policy Responses

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0500

Featuring:

The Political Power of Bad Ideas: Insights into Russia's Alcohol-Control Legislation

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0500

January's Russia Health Working Group meeting features Dr. Mark Shrad, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science av Villanova University. In his most recent book, The Political Power of Bad Ideas: Networks, Institutions, and the Global Prohibition Wave, Dr.

Thinking About a Regional Security Framework for Afghanistan and its Neighbors

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0500

Speaker:

Ivan Safranchuk
Associate Professor, Moscow State Institute of International Relations

Moderated by:

Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program (CSIS)

Japan-US-Russia Trilateral Conference

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500

On January 17-18, scholars from CSIS, in collaboration with the Japanese Institute for International Affairs (JIIA) and the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, met in Tokyo Japan for the second trilateral meeting on Northeast Asian security.

Key Players in Global Health

jnagel — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500

January 12, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
B1 Conference Center, Room A
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

The Return: Russia's Journey from Gorbachev to Medvedev

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:30:00 -0500

The CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program held a premiere book launch on January 6, 2011 for The Return: Russia’s Journey from Gorbachev to Medvedev, by Daniel Treisman. Daniel Treisman is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles and a leading specialist on the politics and political economy of Russia.

New Insights into the Catastrophic Level of Mortality in Russian Men

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 -0500

On December 8, 2010 the Russia and Eurasia Program hosted an event as part of the Russia Health Working Group entitled, “New Insights into the Catastrophic Level of Mortality in Russian Men.” The event featured Dr.

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia's Industrial Policies:

ian — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia's Industrial Policies:

Useful Models? Sustainable Success?

Wednesday, December 1, 2010
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rising Instability in the North Caucasus

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:30:00 -0400

The focus of this discussion will be issues of corruption and the rise of anti-Western sentiment in the North Caucasus. Particular attention will be devoted to how these two forces contribute to social discontent and foster extremism throughout the entire region.

The August War: Two Years After

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, August 25, 2010, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program convened a panel of experts for an event entitled “The August War: Two Years After.” The event focused on the political changes that have occurred in the Caucasus region since the August War in 2008, specifically Russia’s recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, frozen conflicts in the region, and the implica

The Caucasian Region: Old Tensions and New Geopolitical Design

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:45:00 -0400

On Tuesday, July 6, 2010, CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program Visiting Fellow Sergey Markedonov gave a presentation entitled “The Caucasian Region: Old Tensions and New Geopolitical Design,” outlining the political changes that have occurred in the Caucasus region, specifically Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Chechnya, following the August war of 2008.

Russian Politics: A Chance for Change?

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, June 30, 2010 CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program hosted Vladimir Milov, leader of the “Democratic Choice” Movement in Russia to discuss the sources, processes, and the prospects of change for Russia in his presentation, “Russian Politics: A Chance for Change.” Andrew Kuchins, Director and Senior Fellow of the Russia and Eurasia Program, moderated the event.

Russia after the Global Economic Crisis

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

On Thursday June 10, 2010, The Peterson Institute for International Economics hosted the U.S. book launch for Russia after the Global Economic Crisis.

The Key to Success in Afghanistan

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, June 9, 2010 CSIS Russia Eurasia Program and the SAIS Central Asia Caucasus Institute launched their joint report titled, “The Key to Success in Afghanistan: A Modern Silk Road Strategy”. The report was introduced by a panel featuring report co-authors, S. Frederick Starr, Chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University, and Andrew C.

U.S.-Russian Counterterrorism Cooperation

ian — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Transnational Threats Project and Russia and Eurasia Program hosted a discussion on:

U.S.-Russian Counterterrorism Cooperation

Thursday, May 27, 10:00AM-12:00PM
B1 Conference Center, CSIS

Road Safety and Public Health in Russia, Europe, and Central Asia

Tue, 11 May 2010 10:30:00 -0400

Dr. Patricio Marquez is the Lead Health Specialist at the World Bank for the Europe and Central Asia Region. He delivered a presentation on “Road Safety and Public Health in Russia, Europe, and Central Asia” as part of the Health Working Group series.

Three Views of the Russian Mortality Crisis: Hazardous Drinking, SES Differentials, and Homelessness

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:30:00 -0400

On April 23, 2010, Dr.

The Russia-China Migration and Human Capital Nexus

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:30:00 -0400

On April 14, 2010, Dr. Harley Balzer, Associate Professor of Government and International Affairs at Georgetown University delivered a lecture on “The Russia-China Migration and Human Capital Nexus”. The event was moderated by Dr. Judyth Twigg, Associate Professor, School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

President Obama's Trip to Prague, the START Treaty, and the Nuclear Security Summit

sherry — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to Prague, the new START Treaty, and the mid-April nuclear security summit in Washington, D.C. The briefing also covered President Obama’s working lunch with central and eastern European heads of state.

Briefers include:

The Eurasian Medical Education Program: An Experiment in Health as an Instrument in Foreign Policy

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0400

On April 2, 2010, Dr. Edward Burger, President of the Institute for Health Policy Analysis and Director of the Eurasian Medical Education Program, delivered a lecture on “The Eurasian Medical Education Program: An Experiment in Health as an Instrument in Foreign Policy.” The event was moderated by Dr.

The Soft Power Dimension of Russian Foreign Policy Toward Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, and the Baltic States

sherry — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:30:00 -0400

The CSIS New European Democracies and Russia/Eurasia Programs cordially invite you to attend the Washington launch of a new report by the Center for East European Policy Studies in Riga, Latvia. The report assesses the soft power dimension of Russia's foreign policy toward six target countries: Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Borders, Biases, and Bio-Threats: Public Health Concerns and International Migration in Russia

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Cynthia Buckley, Chair of the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, University of Texas at Austin delivered a lecture titled, “Borders, Biases, and Bio-Threats: Public Health Concerns and International Migration in the Russian Federation.” The event was moderated by Dr.

The Prospects for Armenia-Turkey Normalization: The View from Yerevan

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500

As the signed Turkey-Armenia Protocols await ratification in both countries’ parliaments, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of Armenia, Vigen Sargsyan, visited CSIS to discuss the prospects and potential benefits of normalization of relations between the Turkey and Armenia.

Russia’s Perspectives toward Afghanistan

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500

At a meeting hosted by the Russian & Eurasia Program at CSIS on February 4, 2010, Marlene Laruelle—a Senior Research Fellow with the Central Asia- Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program—presented her insights into Russia’s foreign policy stance on Afghanistan. Laruelle’s comments addressed Russia’s involvement in Afghanistan as characterized b

Ukraine Elections Discussion

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0500

On Thursday, January 21, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia program hosted a discussion with Taras Kuzio, Senior Fellow at the Chair of Ukrainian Studies, University of Toronto, and editor of the bi-monthly Ukraine Analyst. Dr. Kuzio discussed domestic and foreign policy differences between Yulia Tymoshenko and Viktor Yanukovych in the lead up to the second round of Ukrainian presidential elections.

Report Release: The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500

CSIS' Transnational Threats Project and Russia and Eurasia Program presented their latest report, "The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road: Planning for Afghanistan's Future."

From Stalin to Putin: Persistence of Soviet Institutions in Today’s Russia

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500

At a meeting co-hosted by the Russia and Eurasia Program and the Human Rights and Security Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Maxim Trudolyubov presented conclusions from his work on Stalin’s institutional legacy in Russia.

How Russia and Ukraine are handling the Global Economic Crisis

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

At a conference hosted at CSIS on November 5, 2009 in conjunction with the Eurasia Foundation, Sergei Guriev, Rector at the New Economic School in Moscow, and Valentin Zelenyuk of the Kiev School of Economics, shared their insights on Russia and Ukraine’s handling of the global economic crisis. Both speakers are the recipients of the 2009 Bill Maynes Award.

Afghanistan and Regional Security: Perspectives from Russia, Central Asia, and China

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:15:00 -0400

Panel discussion on a wide variety of issues pertaining to Afghanistan and Regional security. The event was moderated by Andrew Kuchins, Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program.

Panelists: