Studying Russia and Eurasia

Russia Balance Sheet

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:39:03 -0500

Throughout its history, Russia has displayed a profound capacity to surprise and confuse outsiders. Modern Russia is no different. Those interested in economic and financial developments may be impressed by the virtual macroeconomic revolution that has occurred in recent years, rapidly transforming Russia from an economically broken state to an emerging market powerhouse.

Russia Balance Sheet Speaker Series 2012

sherry — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:14:28 -0500

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) and the New Economic School (NES) are pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 Russia Balance Sheet Project Speaker Series, titled Emerging Russian Futures: Transformation or Stasis?.

The North Caucasus Project

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:43:24 -0500

The North Caucasus research project seeks to better understand how the relationship between domestic sources of instability and transnational Jihadis is evolving as well as how key regional players such as Turkey, Iran, and others perceive this threat.

Eurasia Health Project

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:45:47 -0500

CSIS has a productive recent history of U.S.-Russian engagement on Health. In February of 2005, a task force on HIV/AIDS was established to examine the issues related to the spread and containment of HIV/AIDS throughout Russia and Eurasia.

Russia and Eurasia Program

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:54:48 -0500

RUS

New European Democracies Project

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:00:47 -0400

Program Overview:

U.S.-Kazakhstan OSCE Task Force

sherry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:49 -0400

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The North Caucasus

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:35:42 -0500

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Caucasus Initiative

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:07:44 -0400

The Caucasus Initiative focuses on the three countries of the southern Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Sandwiched between Russia, Turkey, and Iran; and astride major transit routes for Caspian hydrocarbons and trade routes between Europe and Central Asia, these states occupy an increasingly important geostrategic position.

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Central Asia

ian — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:08:53 -0400

As a main theater of counter-terrorism operations and a quickly developing source of hydrocarbons, Central Asia has become a strategic priority for U.S. policymakers. However, the United States is not alone in its attempts to make an imprint in Central Asia. In recent years, China and Russia have demonstrated an increased interest in the region.

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