The Caucasus
Named for the mountain range between southern Russia, and northern Turkey and Iran, the Caucasus is home to the nations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Central Asia
The Central Asian Republics—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—are located at the nexus of Russia, China, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Working with a wide community of experts and thought-leaders, the Eurasia Center delivers cutting-edge analysis and commentary on issues affecting Eurasia and the transatlantic community.
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
City-by-city guide to Ukraine’s local elections
Ukrainians will vote in local elections on October 25. Brian Mefford offers a city-by-city guide to the mayoral races across the country and predicts who is likely to win in each of Ukraine’s major cities.
UkraineAlert by Brian Mefford
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Political pressure threatens Ukraine’s gas sector reforms
The early October resignation of American citizen Amos Hochstein from the Naftogaz supervisory board is sparking alarm over the future direction of the state-owned Ukrainian energy sector giant.
UkraineAlert by
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire revives “Basic Principles” and demonstrates Putin’s continued sway
Russian President Vladimir Putin filled a diplomatic vacuum in the South Caucasus on October 9 by cajoling the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia to agree to a ceasefire in their long-time war over Nagorno Karabakh, which resumed on September 27.
New Atlanticist by Matthew Bryza
The Eurasia Center provides in-depth reporting for policymakers and influencers on vital issues of security, cooperation, and prosperity across the region with detailed country and issue analysis.
Mon, Oct 5, 2020
Lubyanka federation: How the FSB determines the politics and economics of Russia
The FSB is one of Russia’s most closed government agencies, its work cloaked in secrecy. This report lifts the veil on how the organization works.
Report by
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
The trip from Donbas: Ukraine’s pressing need to defend its veterans
Ukraine’s veterans from the war in the Donbas are at the crossroads of major changes occurring within Ukrainian society today, but a lack of support for veterans creates a critical void in Ukraine’s national security and hobbles its transition to democracy.
In-Depth Research & Reports by
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Central African Republic: Ground zero for Russian influence in Central Africa
The Kremlin has rapidly exploited the recent absence of Western involvement in the Central African Republic. Russian propaganda arms and security forces are propping up the country’s embattled leader in exchange for decisive influence in the region.
Issue Brief by
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A conversation with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan
Armenian Foreign Minister Mnatsakanyan discusses his talks in Washington, Yerevan’s position on the conflict, and the prospects for establishing a true ceasefire and finding a negotiated solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
Belarus and democracy in Europe
The remarkable events in Belarus counter the recent authoritarian trends in Europe. The democratic impulse remains powerful, and the refusal of Belarusians to accept another fraudulent presidential election has initiated a standoff whose outcome is uncertain.
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