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The Northern Distribution Network and Afghanistan

jdunton — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The development of new northern supply routes into Afghanistan, termed the Northern Distribution Network (NDN) by the U.S. government, and the expanded U.S. presence in Afghanistan has had considerable impact on regional geopolitics in Eurasia.

The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road

jdunton — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

As the U.S. presence in Afghanistan increases, so too will its demand for nonmilitary supplies. To accommodate this growth and address ongoing concerns with Pakistani supply lines, U.S.

Russia Eurasia Insider November 2009

vprokopov — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Russia Eurasia Insider is produced by the Russia and Eurasia Program and provides reports and analysis on the region's geopolitical engagement, economics and internal politics. The newsletter draws on several Russian, U.S. and international media sources, including Associated Press, Bloomberg, Financial Times, RIA Novosti, Interfax, and others.

IN THIS ISSUE:

The MAGAI™ Construct and the Northern Distribution Network

jdunton — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The United States is pouring massive resources and risking precious lives of its soldiers in its efforts to stabilize Afghanistan, a part of the world most Americans could not identify on a map before 9/11. President Barack Obama has already increased the U.S. force presence considerably and is deliberating further increases in what may be the most portentous decision of his presidency.

From Assistance to Engagement

jdunton — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Over two days in July 2009, CSIS, along with colleagues from the Eurasia Foundation and the New Eurasia Foundation, convened a “Civil Society Summit” (CSS) in Moscow that explored how U.S. and Russian civil society ought to engage one another. At the end of the second day, we were joined by President Barack Obama.

Vice President Biden’s Comments on U.S.-Russia Relations: Reset or Setback?

pfrank — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What did Vice President Joe Biden recently say about U.S.-Russian relations?

The Russia Balance Sheet

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Russia has been on a wild roller-coaster ride for the past three decades with no end in sight. Just in the past year as the global financial crisis deepened, the conventional perception of Russia has changed from “safe haven” from the economic tsunami to one of the hardest hit larger markets in the world.

Turkey's Evolving Dynamics

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Relations between the United States and Turkey stand at a critical juncture. Turkey is a key ally in the advancement of U.S. interests vis-à-vis the Middle East, Eurasia, and global energy diversification. Turkey still sees the United States as its closest ally and wants to be a partner in advancing mutual interests, particularly in its immediate environs.

Releveraging U.S. Power amid Sino-Russian Rapprochement

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Chapter 10 from Chinese Soft Power and Its Implications for the United States.

Pressing the "Reset Button" on U.S.-Russia Relations

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Whither Russia? Russia’s economic circumstances as well as its articulated goals hold the answer to this eternal question.