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 and Eurasia Program

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:05:38 -0400

Русскоязычный сайт Программы

New European Democracies Project

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

Recent Publications:

September 2009- Dismantling the West: Russia's Atlantic Agenda

U.S.-Kazakhstan OSCE Task Force

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

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The North Caucasus

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:31:07 -0500

Our Work

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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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Economic Change in Russia

ian — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:40:42 -0500

There is no aspect of contemporary Russia that has changed more rapidly and unexpectedly than its economic situation. When Vladimir Putin became President, Russia was effectively bankrupt as it owed more money to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) than it had in foreign currency reserves.

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Geopolitics in the High North

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:11:20 -0400

Under the leadership of the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) and financed by the Norwegian Research Council, CSIS has entered into a five-year collaborative research project with a consortium of international think tanks and scholars to examine and analyze the growing geopolitical strategic importance of the High North region.

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HIV/AIDS in Russia & Eurasia

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:14:50 -0400

Until the mid-1990s, Russia and Eurasia had relatively few cases of HIV/AIDS. Today, however, these states are experiencing the highest rate of new HIV infections in the world. A report published by the Russia and Eurasia program for CSIS's HIV/AIDS task force highlighted the devastating consequences that this pandemic could have if it is left unchecked.

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