Region 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.

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 Turkey-Russia-Iran Nexus: Changing Dynamics in the Caspian and Black Sea Regions

tcipoletti — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:00:00 -0500

Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan spoke at TEPAV to address relations between Turkey, Russia, and Iran and framed this set of relations in a regional context.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Kazakhstan: Political Developments and the Upcoming Presidential Elections

bbocka — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0400

New European Democracies Project hosted a breakfast roundtable with Nurlan Ermekbayev, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Mr. Ermekbayev will discuss recent political developments in Kazakhstan, including the April 3rd presidential elections, as well the country’s foreign policy priorities.Also participating at the roundtable will be Mr.

A Regional Approach to Regional Problems: Prospects for OSCE - CICA Cooperation

dkoenhemsi — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0500

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) have been playing a more active role on the world stage. Turkey assumed the Chairmanship of CICA in June 2010 and cooperated closely with Kazakhstan which had the Chairmanship of OSCE throughout 2010.

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

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

Featuring:

Outlook for U.S. Strategy in the Southern Caucasus and the Caspian

ian — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0500

"Outlook for U.S. Strategy in the Southern Caucasus and the Caspian"

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 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.

U.S.-Polish-German Seminar: A Trilateral Perspective on Russia

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0500

At this trilateral discussion U.S., Polish, and German government officials and Russia experts reflected on the successes and the challenges in their countries’ engagements with Russia. Given the U.S.-Russian Reset policy, Germany’s strategic partnership with Russia, and recent Polish-Russian rapprochement, it is a timely moment for the United States and our European colleague

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.

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 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 G8 Muskoka and G20 Toronto Summits Health and Development Outcomes

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

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Assessing the Need for an OSCE Heads of State Summit in 2010

bbocka — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:15:00 -0400

The roundtable event was hosted by the New European Democracies Project, and the Institute for New Democracies (IND), and it will take place on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the 4^th floor conference room of CSIS.

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.

Enhancing Asia's Security Dialogue: The Role of CICA

bbocka — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:15:00 -0400

New European Democracies Project, the Turkey Project at CSIS, and the Institute for New Democracies (IND). hosted a lunch event "Enhancing Asia's Security Dialogue: The Role of CICA". The event will took place on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the 4th floor conference room of CSIS.

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.

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.

Religion, Militancy, and Regime Viability in Central Asia

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

As U.S. engagement in Central Asia deepens, Washington must address the complex intersection of religion, politics, and society in the region and prepare itself for the long-term challenges this nexus may precipitate. Moreover, as the persistent Islamist terror threat in Central Asia draws greater U.S.