DC - Russia & Eurasia Program

What's Behind the Bombings in Ukraine?

Matthew Rojansky — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:45:17 +0000

On the eve of the 2012 European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine, a series of bombings in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk have left dozens injured, but questions remain as to who is responsible for the attacks.

Current Developments in Uzbekistan’s Parliament

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A group of Uzbek parliamentarians, sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center and the National Democratic Institute, will discuss current developments in the legislature of Uzbekistan.

Russian Strategic Forecasting's New Look

Matthew Rojansky — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:01:23 +0000

The Institute for World Economy and International Relations has released a forecasting project which challenges the Russian leadership to recognize and adapt to measurable global trends, even when those run counter to the Kremlin line.

The Next Phase of U.S.-Russia Relations

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Senator Ben Cardin will discuss the political and human rights situation in Russia and the influence human rights issues have in shaping U.S.-Russia relations.

Ukraine’s Potential

Matthew Rojansky — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:18:00 +0000

Despite a highly educated and skilled workforce and natural resources, Ukraine continues to struggle with sustained economic growth.

'Frozen' Transnistria Conflict Begins to Thaw

Matthew Rojansky — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:05:35 +0000

The latest apparent thaw on all sides of the protracted Transnistria conflict is a hopeful sign, but the resolution process will continue to be gradual and deliberate.

Diplomatic History: The Turkey-Armenia Protocols

David Phillips, Amb. Michael Lemmon, Thomas de Waal — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Interviews with U.S. and Swiss officials, as well as envoys from Turkey and Armenia, provide an insider’s account of negotiations resulting in the 2009 Protocol establishing diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia.

Reform in Ukraine

Irina Akimova — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:24:59 +0000

Implementing sensitive reforms in the run-up to Ukraine's parliamentary elections in October will be politically difficult.

Can Ukraine Reform?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The Yanukovych regime, like previous Ukrainian administrations, has yet to implement the comprehensive reform agenda needed to eliminate corruption and spur economic growth.

Gubernatorial Election Genie Out of the Bottle

Nikolay Petrov — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:05:32 +0000

In spite of the fact that the pace of political reform in Russian is slowing, the political elites in many Russian regions have already started preparations for the reinstatement of direct elections of governors and mayors.

The Azerbaijan Dilemma

Thomas de Waal — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:53:36 +0000

Azerbaijan has tricky relationships with all of its neighbors, from its suspended conflict with Armenia to simmering tensions with Iran and Turkmenistan to constant misunderstandings with Turkey.

Reforming the Ukrainian Economy under Yanukovych: The First Two Years

Nazar Kholod — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

While the Yanukovych government has managed to initiate a number of economic reforms, they were implemented only partially and their success has been limited.

Good News from Moldova

Olga Shumylo-Tapiola — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:59:23 +0000

After a long waiting period, Moldova’s political stalemate has ended and the country’s integration with Europe is once again pressing onward.

Why the U.S. Must Often Cooperate with Russia

Matthew Rojansky — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

As the U.S. primaries and elections continue, the candidates should consider laying some groundwork now for a Russia policy robust enough to bear the weight of concrete U.S. interests that depend on cooperation with Moscow.

Putin, Russia, and the West: War

Norma Percy, David Alter, Thomas Graham, Thomas de Waal — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In August 2008, Russia went to war with America’s ally, Georgia, seriously straining the U.S.-Russian bilateral relationship.