Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Russia and Eurasia Program

The Missile Defense Silver Bullet

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The United States should pursue a joint missile defense system to improve long-term relations with Russia.

Think Again: Asia's Rise

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Don't believe the hype about the decline of America and the dawn of a new Asian age. It will be many decades before China, India, and the rest of the region take over the world, if they ever do.

The Arctic Climate Change and Security Policy Conference: Final Report and Findings

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Minimizing the environmental impact of climate change and resource development in the Arctic must be a top priority, if environmental disaster is to be avoided.

A Possible Trap Awaits Obama in Moscow

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

President Obama’s visit to Moscow on July 6-8 is likely to have more influence on world politics than most regular state visits. The tone for U.S. policy towards Russia will be set depending on who he meets with and the rhetoric he uses during this trip.

Russia, Again Evading History

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Russian government has intensified its attempts to edit the nation's past by establishing an anti-falsification commission whose potential effects on academic research are disquieting.

Dagestan: A New Flashpoint in Russia's North Caucasus

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Grave violence plagues the North Caucuses, which should be a key humanitarian concern for Europe. But the economic crisis will largely determine how much will be done to help the region.

Asia's Overlooked Middle

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The economic crisis has had a clear impact on the already impoverished countries of Central Asia, but few Americans and Europeans have noticed. China and Russia have stepped in to provide aid, and their investments threaten institutional reform in the region.

Domesticating Russia’s Economic Crisis

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Russia remains hobbled by an unfulfilled need to diversify its economy and to strengthen the independence of its economic and judicial systems. A global turnaround will not solve these problems.

Rethinking Russia

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Despite President Obama’s upcoming participation in the Russia-U.S. summit in St. Petersburg, much of the American foreign policy community remains at odds over U.S. policy towards Moscow.

False Choices For Russia

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

If the Obama administration believes U.S. relations with Russia's authoritarian regime can be reduced to the false dichotomy of isolation or cooperation, its efforts to improve relations with Moscow will lead to more mutual disappointment.

Competing for Privilege

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Europe’s Eastern Partnership is the clearest indication so far of its capability and willingness to project soft power into what Moscow regards as its sphere of influence.

For Whom the Kremlin Bell Tolls

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Newly-released survey results show that Russians are holding regional leaders, rather than the federal government, responsible for the crisis in their regions. But federal authorities won't be able to get away with this forever.

The Kremlin's New Man in the Far East

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

By appointing Khabarovsk Governor Viktor Ishayev as the presidential envoy to the Far East Federal District the Kremlin is establishing a powerful and competent government lobbyist for the interests of the Far East.

The 2009 Time 100: Alexander Medvedev

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Europe's security requires Russia's integration into a common compact with the countries of NATO and the European Union, as well as with newer states like Ukraine, Georgia and others. And a stable security arrangement needs to be flanked by an economic one encompassing the entire continent.

Game of Giveaway

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Dimitry Medvedev's decision to meet with political liberals suggests he understands that without democracy Russia will not have a successful and stable future.

The Kremlin's Sochi Project

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The mayoral campaign in Sochi illustrates the Kremlins desire to demonstrate a more liberal approach to domestic politics while also emphasizing the extent of its political control.

Obama's Report Card

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

As top policy experts assess President Obama’s performance during his first hundred days in office, the results are somewhat mixed but generally positive.

Political Temperature Is Rising in Sochi

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The mayoral election in Sochi on April 26 marks a serious turning point in Russian politics; competition, both from the opposition and from within the party of power, is becoming more intense.

Medvedev's Promises on Trial

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Although President Medvedev claims to support the rule of law, if he continues to stay out of the Khodorkovsky affair he will bear responsibility for Russia's continued plunge into lawlessness.

NATO at 60: Save the Champagne

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

NATO members should engage in a radical rethink of the alliance's role in a world of changing security threats.

A Proper Translation of the 'Reset Button'

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The United States and Russia can improve strained relations by focusing on areas of compatible interests and clearly defining a set of near-term priority objectives for bilateral cooperation.

Governors Know Their Herring From Subs

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The recent gubernatorial changes in Murmansk showcase that governors are increasingly judged by to their loyalty to the Kremlin, rather than how effectively they can manage their region.

G20 Leaders to Tout Competing Ideas on Recovery

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

China wants to look like a leader at the G20 summit by highlighting the extent of its stimulus package ($586 billion) as well as the relative health of its financial system.

Opportunities for the U.S.-Russia Relationship

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The commencement of the Obama administration coincided with a events that have opened opportunities for a change of course in U.S.-Russia relations.

Blowing Both Hot and Cold

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The dichotomous nature of Russia’s relationship with the West requires that the United States develop a long-term vision and strategy for its own relations with Russia.