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Russia and Eurasia

Russia and Eurasia remains one of the key regions of geopolitical upheaval in the twenty-first century, including political uprisings, unprecedented land wars, and disruption to energy systems. While some former Soviet states have made moves toward Westernization and democracy, Russian influence continues to spread through mis- and disinformation campaigns and Moscow’s relations with other authoritarian regimes. CSIS analysis dives into these developments and provides recommendations for how U.S. policy can effectively achieve regional foreign policy goals.

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Russian Crude and India: Here to Stay Amid Middle East Tensions?

Middle East tensions and threats to Gulf oil supply complicate U.S. pressure on India to phase out Russian crude. Amid uncertainty, Russian crude oil flows to India might endure, not by choice, but by necessity. 

Commentary by Shashwat Kumar — March 6, 2026

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Risk Beneath the Waves: Safeguarding Subsea Cables for a Secure Global Network

The unprecedented dependence on subsea cables in the cyber era significantly raises the stakes of disruption, but they continue to face many old and new risks alike. CSIS examines the regulatory challenges and physical vulnerabilities of the lifelines of the digital age.

Digital Report by Romina Bandura, Erin Murphy, and Thomas Bryja — March 5, 2026

Russian Roulette

Eric Ciaramella on How Europe Can Arm Ukraine

Eric Ciaramella of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace returned to the show to discuss his recent article with Sophia Besch on the ways that European states can support Ukraine militarily without the involvement of the U.S. Max and Maria asked him about his piece, the funding questions behind its ideas, and Eric's overall assessment on peace negotiations with Russia.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Eric Ciaramella — March 5, 2026

A New Era: Space After New START

In the post–New START era, how can the United States maintain strategic stability and pursue risk reduction—especially in space? As nuclear competition with Russia and China grows, missile defense and space security will shape what comes next.

Commentary by Sean Wilson — March 2, 2026