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The CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program produces forward-looking analyses on transatlantic relations & political developments across Europe, Russia, & Eurasia.
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Where Crises Converge: Russia's Role in the Middle East

@hannanotte.bsky.social & @natashahall.bsky.social join @maxbergmann.bsky.social to discuss Russia's role in Ukraine and Iran, and how the Kremlin exerts influence in the Middle East on #RussianRoulette.
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Where Crises Converge: Russia's Role in the Middle East
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September 17, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Ahead of Europe's State of the Union address, @henryjfoy.ft.com joined @maxbergmann.bsky.social to discuss the EU's packed fall agenda — from Von der Leyen's priorities to the big questions facing Brussels this autumn.

Full episode of The #Eurofile below.
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Brussels is Back: the EU's Autumn Agenda with Henry Foy | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Otto discuss discuss the week's biggest transatlantic stories before turning to a conversation with Henry Foy, Brussels Bureau Chief at the Financial Times, to map out the EU's packed fall age...
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September 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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"Russia’s defense industrial base is likely to remain on a wartime footing even if the fighting in Ukraine stops, whereas Western defense industries are unlikely to mobilize comparably until a major conflict is already underway," write @erep.csis.org experts.

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Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia’s Defense Firms Deliver?
After four years of war, Russia’s defense industrial base has significantly reshaped, creating an asymmetric threat to NATO: It can rapidly scale production of weapons proven on the battlefield, combi...
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September 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Brussels is back! @maxbergmann.bsky.social + @ottosvendsen.bsky.social discuss Iceland's EU accession vote, Elbridge Colby's visit to NATO, and Ratcliffe's surprise Moscow trip. Plus, @henryjfoy.ft.com maps out the EU's packed fall agenda.

Listen to The #Eurofile:
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Brussels is Back: the EU's Autumn Agenda with Henry Foy | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Otto discuss discuss the week's biggest transatlantic stories before turning to a conversation with Henry Foy, Brussels Bureau Chief at the Financial Times, to map out the EU's packed fall age...
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September 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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France’s new “forward deterrence” concept can strengthen Europe's security, but only if Paris coordinates carefully with NATO allies. New analysis by Astrid Chevreuil + Jim Stokes outlines a path to strengthen, not split, the architecture of European deterrence.

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The Archipelago and the Umbrella: Harmonizing French and NATO Nuclear Deterrence
France’s new “forward deterrence” concept can strengthen European security, but only if Paris coordinates carefully with NATO allies to avoid fragmented signaling, friction over basing, and political ...
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September 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Happy to share our latest Russian Roulette with Pavel Talankin, the Russian schoolteacher behind Oscar-winning Mr. Nobody Against Putin. He joins us to discuss filming inside a provincial Russian school as Putin’s war transformed the classroom - and the propaganda system in education. @erep.csis.org
Russia's Classrooms Face Putin’s Propaganda Machine | Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts
Maria Snegovaya sits down with Pavel Talankin –– a Russian schoolteacher who became an unlikely lens into the Russian propaganda machine.
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August 31, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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The long-term challenge may be even greater for Europe than for Ukraine, whose military has spent more than a decade adapting to old Russian tactics and capabilities," writes @msnegovaya.bsky.social.

Read her full analysis in @financialtimes.com ↓
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Don’t write off Russia’s defence industry yet
Moscow’s arms manufacturers are adapting and innovating in ways that could threaten Nato in the future
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August 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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What does Putin's war look like from inside a Russian classroom?

Oscar-winning filmmaker, Pavel Talankin, joins @msnegovaya.bsky.social on #RussianRoulette to discuss how propaganda shapes Russia's schools — and the risks he took to bring it to light. Listen below.
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Russia's Classrooms Face Putin’s Propaganda Machine
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August 31, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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The Pentagon’s Europe Force Posture Review marks an important milestone in NATO’s transition to a European-led model of conventional defense.

Dr. Jon Burchell explores what this reallocation of responsibilities could mean for European security. Full analysis below:
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The Europe Force Posture Review and the Transition to NATO 3.0
The Europe Force Posture Review marks a pivotal moment in NATO's evolution. The ultimate challenge is whether European allies can close critical capability gaps during the transition while preserving ...
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August 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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散々中国市場で儲けてきたのに、中国製品が欧州に来ると阻止するつもり？

”このレポートは、中国の輸出急増がドイツの自動車・機械産業に打撃を与え、欧州の経済モデルを脅かしていると主張している。“

ドイツの対中問題：欧州はこの問題にどう対処できるのか？
2026年7月30日公開
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August 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Discussion of our latest report, based on the first in-depth study of five major Russian defense firms w/@maxbergmann.bsky.social and @sambendett.bsky.social.
We explore Russia's post-2022 defense-industrial transformation, battlefield adaptation,& long-term implications for NATO. @erep.csis.org
Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia’s Defense Firms Deliver? | Russian Roulette Live
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August 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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On the newest #RussianRoulette, I spoke with U.S. Marine and volunteer Ukrainian soldier Nate Vance, also Vice President JD Vance’s cousin, about combat on the front lines, Ukrainian and Russian tactics, how the war has changed, and what Western policymakers get wrong. @erep.csis.org
How Ukraine Fights: Reflections from the Front Lines feat. Nate Vance | Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts
Maria Snegovaya sits down with Nate Vance —a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who enlisted in the Ukrainian Armed Forces after the 2022 invasion — to discuss Ukrainian and Russian military tactics, life as a...
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August 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Nate Vance –– a former U.S. Marine who enlisted in the Ukrainian Armed Forces –– joined @msnegovaya.bsky.social to explore how unique tactics, military culture, and the lingering impact of Soviet history continue to shape the war in Ukraine.

New #RussianRoulette:
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How Ukraine Fights: Reflections from the Front Lines feat. Nate Vance
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August 18, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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China's export surge is quietly hollowing out Germany's auto and machinery sectors — is Europe prepared to fight back?

@maxbergmann.bsky.social sat down with @sandertordoir.bsky.social to discuss what "China Shock 2.0" really means in Europe and what's next.

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Germany's China Problem: What Can Europe Do About It? | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max sits down with Sander Tordoir, Chief Economist at the Centre for European Reform. They dig into whether Brussels has the tools and political will to push back on Beijing, and how one October deadl...
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August 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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"The architecture of data, not just the flow of capital, has itself become a matter of national security."

✍️ Emily Benson + @lexi-linafelter.bsky.social
📍 Learn more:
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The Kyndryl-Solvinity Case: A Barometer for Investment Security Reviews?
A blocked U.S.-Dutch cloud deal in the Netherlands signals a widening transatlantic rift: As Europe races toward tech sovereignty, U.S. firms face mounting scrutiny over data access, the CLOUD Act, an...
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August 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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"The Kremlin’s response has rested on three pillars: mobilizing underutilized domestic labor, expanding prison labor, and increasing labor migration. Each proves to be either insufficient or self-defeating," write @msnegovaya.bsky.social & @sambendett.bsky.social

Full piece in @foreignpolicy.com 👇
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Our new piece in @foreignpolicy.com w/@sambendett.bsky.social: Russia faces an acute labor shortage. Each Kremlin solution (from younger workers and prison labor to increased migration) comes with constraints and costs and the issue is likely to get worse over time.
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The Cure for Russia’s Labor Shortage Is Worse Than the Disease
What happens when a demographic crisis meets an ever-expanding military-industrial complex?
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August 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Germany's China Problem: What Can Europe Do About It?

@sandertordoir.bsky.social joins @maxbergmann.bsky.social on The #Eurofile to discuss how surging Chinese exports impact Europe's economic model –– and whether Brussels has the tools and political will to push back.
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Germany's China Problem: What Can Europe Do About It? | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max sits down with Sander Tordoir, Chief Economist at the Centre for European Reform. They dig into whether Brussels has the tools and political will to push back on Beijing, and how one October deadl...
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August 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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What might an AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt mean for Germany? What would it mean for the rest of Europe?

@donatienneruy.bsky.social and Emma Buelte answer these questions and more below.
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A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany’s AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance
Polls show the far-right AfD could win an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt this September — a first for postwar Germany. What would AfD rule mean for the state, the federal firewall, and Europe’s fi...
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August 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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NEW: Germany’s AfD is on the brink of a state-level victory. Could this be a far-right breakthrough?

Below, @donatienneruy.bsky.social + Emma Buelte answer key questions about upcoming elections in Saxony-Anhalt –– and what it may mean for Germany's political future.
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A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany’s AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance
Polls show the far-right AfD could win an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt this September — a first for postwar Germany. What would AfD rule mean for the state, the federal firewall, and Europe’s fi...
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July 31, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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The Kyndryl-Solvinity Case: A Barometer for Investment Security Reviews?

Emily Benson & @lexi-linafelter.bsky.social explore how a blocked US-Dutch deal signals a growing transatlantic rift, with tensions mounting on data privacy and control of digital infrastructure.
www.csis.org/analysis/kyn...
The Kyndryl-Solvinity Case: A Barometer for Investment Security Reviews?
A blocked U.S.-Dutch cloud deal in the Netherlands signals a widening transatlantic rift: As Europe races toward tech sovereignty, U.S. firms face mounting scrutiny over data access, the CLOUD Act, an...
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July 31, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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In @nytimes.com I write about Russia's global struggle to outlast the West.

About Russia's ardent admirers, opportunistic enablers, and improbable resistors and victims.

The essay is adapted from WE SHALL OUTLAST THEM, my forthcoming book, out Aug 4 @wwnorton.com

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Opinion | Russia Will Not Yield (Gift Article)
A journey around the globe showed the country’s relentless adaptation.
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July 22, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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NOW: #RussianRoulette is LIVE!

@msnegovaya.bsky.social + @maxbergmann.bsky.social welcome @sambendett.bsky.social to discuss Russia's military capabilities and what the future holds for both Ukraine and NATO. Join the livestream at the link below.
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Russian Roulette Live Podcast | Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia’s Defense Firms Deliver? | CSIS Events
Russian Roulette Live: Launching our latest report, "Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia's Defense Firms Deliver?" -- Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya sit down with Sam Bendett to unpack their compreh...
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July 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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SOON: after 4 years of war in Ukraine, what is the state of the Russian defense industry — and what could it mean for NATO's future?

@sambendett.bsky.social joins @msnegovaya.bsky.social + @maxbergmann.bsky.social to discuss on #RussianRoulette. Watch LIVE @ 11:00am ET:
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Russian Roulette Live Podcast | Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia’s Defense Firms Deliver? | CSIS Events
Russian Roulette Live: Launching our latest report, "Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia's Defense Firms Deliver?" -- Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya sit down with Sam Bendett to unpack their compreh...
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July 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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LIVE TOMORROW: a special episode of #RussianRoulette exploring Russia's defense industry, what it says about Russia’s war effort, and more.

⏰ 11:00am ET on Tuesday 7/28
📍 Link to register below
🎙️ @msnegovaya.bsky.social @maxbergmann.bsky.social @sambendett.bsky.social
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Russian Roulette Live Podcast | Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia’s Defense Firms Deliver? | CSIS Events
Russian Roulette Live: Launching our latest report, "Rebuilding to Reconquer: Can Russia's Defense Firms Deliver?" -- Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya sit down with Sam Bendett to unpack their compreh...
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July 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Has the War Come Home to Russia?

@maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social + @drjademcglynn.bsky.social discuss how have Russians have responded to 4 years of major shocks, and if polling data shows shifting attitudes toward the war.

New #RussianRoulette below.
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Has the War Come Home to Russia? | Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts
Max Bergmann speaks with Maria Snegovaya and Jade McGlynn about how Russians have reacted to major shocks in recent years and whether current polling truly reflects changing attitudes toward the war.
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July 27, 2026 at 8:26 PM