Region Related Event Feeds

Friends and Foes: Russian Views on Russia's Relations with Other Countries

smarshall — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:00:00 -0400

CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program hosts the next seminar of the Russia Balance Sheet Project Speaker Series featuring:

Dr. Lev Gudkov
Director, Levada Analytical Centre

Moderated by

Dr. Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program

APEC 2012 in Vladivostok

azikibayeva — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

On May 14, the CSIS Simon Chair in Political Economy and the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program will host Ambassador Gennady Ovechko, Senior Official of Russia for APEC. Ambassador Ovechko will discuss Moscow's plans for the Vladivostok Summit, as Russia prepares to host its first summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in early September.

Assessing U.S.-Russia Relations on the Eve of the G-8 Summit

sweil — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:00 -0400

On May 10, 2012, please join us for a panel discussion with Ambassador John Beyrle, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Ambassador Susan C. Schwab, former United States Trade Representative, and Klaus Kleinfield, Chairman and CEO of Alcoa, Inc. The panel will focus on the importance of improving U.S.

Global Supply Chains

lross — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Featuring

Pamela Passman
President & CEO, The Center for Responsible
Enterprise and Trade (CREATe.org)

Ben Heineman
Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science
and International Affairs, Harvard University

May 7, 2012 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Global Security Forum 2012: Turkey-Iran-Russia: Dynamics Old and New

sherry — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0400

Global Security Forum 2012

ian — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Follow @CSIS_org on Twitter #GSF2012.

CSIS hosts the 2012 Global Security Forum. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

Changing Russia: The Politics of Economic and Energy Development

azikibayeva — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:00:00 -0400

CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program hosts the next seminar of the Russia Balance Sheet Project Speaker Series featuring:

Mr. Vladimir Milov
Leader of the Democratic Choice movement
Former Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

Moderated by

The Big Caucasus

azikibayeva — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0400

The Russia and Eurasia Program hosted the launch of the report "The Big Caucasus: Between Fragmentation and Integration," authored by the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program Adjunct Fellow, Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff. The discussion also featured Ambassador John Evans, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, and Dr.

The Turkey, Russia, Iran Nexus: Economic and Energy Dimensions

tcipoletti — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:30:00 -0400

To deepen and give a more multinational character to the project analysis, CSIS is partnering with The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV) in Ankara and the Institute of Oriental Studies (IVRAN) of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.

The Russian Presidential Election

azikibayeva — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500

On March 6, Dr. Sergei Guriev gave a presentation on what the Russian presidential elections may mean for Russia’s future and for the possible granting of Permanent Normal Trade Relations to Russia by the U.S. Congress.

Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Reproductive Health in the Russian Federationon

azikibayeva — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:00:00 -0500

Presentation by:

Dr. Elena Dmitrieva
Director, Health and Development Foundation

Moderated by:

Dr. Judyth Twigg
Director of the Eurasia Health Project, Center for Strategic & International Studies

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

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

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

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Basement Conference Rooms A&B

Psychology of Revolt In Russia Today and the Future

azikibayeva — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

Presentation by:
Dr. Leonid Gozman
Director, Humanitarian Projects, RUSNANO
President, Union of Right Forces movement (SPS)

Moderated by:
Dr. Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia & Eurasia Program at CSIS

Monday, February 27, 2012
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

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.

The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

nwhite — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion with

Farah Pandith
Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State

on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”

Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation

jnagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Global Health Policy Center hosted a half-day seminar focused on the activities, practices, and strategies that characterize the global health outreach of Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa, or the BRICS.

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 Soft Power in the 21st Century

terrytoland — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0400

Please join us for a discussion with Ambassador Marina Kaljurand, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States. The discussion will focus on the recent CSIS report entitled "Russian Soft Power in the 21st Century: An Examination of Russian Compatriot Policy in Estonia," written by Heather Conley and Dr. Theodor Gerber .

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.

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.

Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus

kate — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming conference –"Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus: Achievements and Challenges" – hosted by the New European Democracies Project at CSIS. The event will take place on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the B1 conference level of CSIS.

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.

Russian Soft Power

terrytoland — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Dialogue between the European Union and Russia on Moscow’s foreign policy has typically been restricted to traditional hard power topics such as energy, the economy, and security. However, the expansion of the EU and NATO has prompted the Kremlin to invest considerable energy into developing its soft power toward post-Soviet states.

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

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 Moscow Ministerial Conference on Healthy Lifestyles and NCDs: Outcomes and Next Steps

jnagel — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:30:00 -0400

A major milestone in combating chronic disease is taking place this week in Moscow—the first ever global ministerial conference on healthy lifestyles and non communicable diseases (NCDs). Please join CSIS on Wednesday, May 4, for a briefing on the outcomes of this conference and next steps in the lead up to the September UN High Level Meeting on Non Communicable Diseases.

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 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.

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 Global Aging Preparedness Index

knakashima — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:00:00 -0500

A policy forum hosted by the CSIS Global Aging Initiative:

The Global Aging Preparedness Index

Monday, January 10, 2011
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Moving Forward through History

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:00:00 -0400

A panel discussion with:

Maria Lipman, Editor, Pro et Contra, Carnegie Moscow Center
Kathleen E. Smith, Visiting Associate Professor of Government, Georgetown University
Heather A. Conley, Europe Program Director, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Global Launch of The Global Aging Preparedness Index

ian — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:30:00 -0400

The world is being overtaken by a stunning demographic transformation known as global aging. Over the next few decades, global aging promises to affect everything from business psychology and workforce productivity to the shape of the family and the direction of global capital flows.

The G8 Muskoka and G20 Toronto Summits Health and Development Outcomes

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0400

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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

NATO in the 21st Century: The Work of the Group of Experts on the New NATO Strategic Concept

tcipoletti — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:00 -0400

This first Washington discussion of the final analysis and recommendations of the Group of Experts on NATO's new Strategic Concept took place just two days after its presentation to the North Atlantic Council in Brussels. Former U.S. Secretary of State and Chair of the Group of Experts Madeleine K. Albright provided an overview of the Group's key findings. Mr.

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.

The Power of Truth: Central Europe and Russia's Victory Day

bbocka — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair for Southeast European Studies Program cordially invites you to a panel discussion on the Sixty-Fifth Anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, establishment of the totalitarian communist system in Central and Eastern Europe and its impact on current regional geopolitics.