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Since the former Soviet Union began tentative steps toward an open society and market economy in the 1990s, the country has continued shifting sharply against signs of reform under Vladimir Putin’s leadership. What started as a fledgling democracy gradually gave way to an authoritarian system marked by a corrupt oligarchy. CSIS programs research and analyze all aspects of Russia’s domestic politics and foreign policy, from its economic health in a restricted wartime economy to its increasingly revisionist and assertive foreign policy, which continually challenges the post–Cold War international order through military, economic, and political means.
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The Russian economy has been largely resilient four years into the war, but how is its nuclear industry faring? Russia’s nuclear export strategy and outlook are profoundly strained by western sanctions and rising competition from China.
Report by Jane Nakano — March 6, 2026
Commentary by Astrid Chevreuil — March 4, 2026
Commentary by Sean Wilson — March 2, 2026
Transcript — February 24, 2026
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Max and Maria are joined by Hanna Notte and Janis Kluge for a deep dive on how the Iran war and turmoil in global energy markets continue to impact Russian foreign policy.
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Hanna Notte, and janis Kluge — April 2, 2026
Max sat down with Michael Kimmage for a rapid fire session running over the potential implications of the ongoing war in the Middle East for Russian foreign policy.
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Michael Kimmage — March 20, 2026
Nick Szechenyi joins Will to discuss what Takaichi had hoped to achieve in her visit, how she handled Trump's pressure, and the playbook she's developing for U.S. allies.
Podcast Episode by Will Todman and Nicholas Szechenyi — March 20, 2026
Leading Japanese scholars analyze the implications of increased cooperation between China, Russia, and other autocratic states for Japanese strategy and regional stability.
Event — March 18, 2026
Will is joined by Bonny Lin and Maria Snegovaya to discuss both China and Russia's strategic openings and costs in the war with Iran.
Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Bonny Lin, and Maria Snegovaya — March 17, 2026
The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department invites you to a live episode of State of Play to explore the implications of the war with Iran for China and Russia on Monday 16 March at 4:00pm. The discussion will feature Dr. Bonny Lin, Dr. Maria Snegovaya, and Will Todman.
Event — March 16, 2026
The Russian economy has been largely resilient four years into the war, but how is its nuclear industry faring? Russia’s nuclear export strategy and outlook are profoundly strained by western sanctions and rising competition from China.
Report by Jane Nakano — March 6, 2026
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
President Macron’s updated doctrine marks a watershed for European defense, with an increased French nuclear arsenal and a “forward deterrence” strategy that integrates regional conventional capabilities. It aims to provide the operational means for strategic autonomy.
Commentary by Astrid Chevreuil — March 4, 2026
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
