Eastern Europe

The implosion of the Soviet Union sparked a massive evolution for the 15 former republics, which have undergone their own transition to become independent states. While the Baltic states have completed a successful transition to open societies and market economies, many others in Eastern Europe continue to face immense obstacles or democratic backsliding. CSIS analysis sheds light on the internal dynamics in these states, their intra-regional relationships, their broader foreign and security policies, and the implications of their choices and circumstances for their neighbors, the United States, and the rest of the world.

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Thresholds of Survival: The Resistance in Occupied Ukraine

Ukrainian citizens continue their efforts to resist and undermine Russia's aggressive efforts to consolidate control over the occupied territories in Ukraine's southern and eastern regions.

Report by Jade McGlynn — January 14, 2026

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Max Bergmann

Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
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Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Jerry McGinn

Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

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The Latest 28-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine

Max speaks with Michael Kimmage about his immediate reactions to the new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, and the rapid-fire diplomacy taking place in response to its release.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Michael Kimmage — December 1, 2025

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The Increased Level of Repressions Within the Russian Elite

Max and Maria spoke with Nikolay Petrov and Mikhail Troitskiy, two leading experts on the contemporary Russian elite, to discuss the current status of this ruling group inside Russia today, and why it finds itself increasingly under pressure from state security organs.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — November 20, 2025

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