Section: Center for Strategic and International Studies (USA)
Continuity and Innovation in Russia’s Way of War
Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine and Syria present an evolving challenge for analysts and observers. The perception of novelty in the Russian approach to achieving military effect sparked a fashion in the West for referring to “hybrid warfare” or a “Gerasimov doctrine” – two concepts...
Video: Russia’s Economy and Implications for Russia’s Future
After a decade of record growth, Russia’s economy began to slow after 2008. This slowdown accelerated when falling oil prices combined with Western sanctions over Ukraine to exacerbate the effects of a still-unreformed economic system. Today, few can argue that Russia’s economy is in serious trouble. But where will it go from here?...
Russia’s Economy and Implications for Russia’s Future
After a decade of record growth, Russia’s economy began to slow after 2008. This slowdown accelerated when falling oil prices combined with Western sanctions over Ukraine to exacerbate the effects of a still-unreformed economic system. Today, few can argue that Russia’s economy is in serious trouble. But where will it go from here?...
Video: U.S. and Western Policy Towards Russia
The Russian annexation of Crimea has led to over two years of debate regarding Washington’s strategy towards Moscow. Today, with Ukraine somewhat quieter and seeming progress towards cooperation on Syria, are more cooperative approaches possible? What should be Washington’s goals in engaging with Russia, or responding to it on the...
After the Paris Attacks, France Turns to Europe in its Time of Need
2015 seems to be the year of never-ending crisis for the European Union: Greece nearly left the eurozone in July, hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants have and continue to arrive in Europe, Russian forces remain in eastern Ukraine, and Crimea remains annexed. read more …read more Source: Center for Strategic and International...
U.S. and Western Policy Towards Russia
The Russian annexation of Crimea has led to over two years of debate regarding Washington’s strategy towards Moscow. Today, with Ukraine somewhat quieter and seeming progress towards cooperation on Syria, are more cooperative approaches possible? What should be Washington’s goals in engaging with Russia, or responding to it on the...
Video: The Present and Future of Russia’s Economy and Energy Sector
The past two years have seen the Russian economy placed under immense strain. The combination of persistently low energy prices and Western sanctions tied to the conflict in Ukraine led to a substantial devaluation of the ruble and significant fiscal problems, heightening already serious concerns about the long-term viability of Russia’s...
Video: Human Rights Challenges in Europe: The Refugee Crisis and War in Ukraine
featuring read more …read more Source: Center for Strategic and International...
Human Rights Challenges in Europe: The Refugee Crisis and War in Ukraine
featuring Dr. Nils Muižnieks Commissioner for Human Rights Council of Europe Hosted by: Ms. Shannon Green Director and Senior Fellow Human Rights Initiative, CSIS read more …read more Source: Center for Strategic and International...
Video: Domestic and External Threats to the Euromaidan Revolutionaries in Ukraine
Although separatist violations of the Ukrainian ceasefire are down, the Minsk-II accords are not being fulfilled in key areas. read more …read more Source: Center for Strategic and International...
