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Experts in this Region

Robert D. Blackwill

Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy

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Liana Fix

Fellow for Europe

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Thomas Graham

Distinguished Fellow

Charles A. Kupchan
Charles A. Kupchan

Senior Fellow

Stephen Sestanovich

George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies

  • Defense and Security
    Hauser Symposium: The Axis of Autocracies
    In recent years, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have deepened their cooperation, raising concerns about an emerging “Axis of Autocracies” challenging U.S. global leadership. From military support and weapons transfers to economic backing, these alliances are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. This symposium will examine the extent of their collaboration, its global implications, and how the United States should respond to the threats it poses to U.S. national security. Click here to view the full agenda. This Hauser Symposium is made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website.
    Virtual Event by Christopher S. Chivvis, Heather Conley, Ivo H. Daalder, Jennifer E. Kavanagh, Tanvi Madan, Ebenezer Obadare , James M. Lindsay , Suzanne Nossel and Laura Trevelyan March 27, 2025
  • Arctic
    What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for U.S. Interests?
    The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has attracted significant attention from President Trump, who sees the island’s considerable mineral wealth and location in the Arctic as necessary for U.S. national security.
    by Diana Roy and Jonathan Masters March 13, 2025
  • Ukraine
    Here’s How Much Aid the United States Has Sent Ukraine
    Ten charts illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders.
    by Jonathan Masters and Will Merrow March 11, 2025
  • United States
    Russia’s Peace Demands on Ukraine Have Not Budged
    Some recent favorable White House moves toward Russia have appeared to signal a belief that Moscow is ready for constructive talks on ending the war in Ukraine. But there’s slim chance of Russian concessions.
    by Thomas Graham March 7, 2025 Europe Program
  • Ukraine
    Securing Ukraine's Future
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    As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the international context is changing rapidly, including the prospects for a negotiated settlement. Much is at stake, and it is essential that the challenges ahead be fully appreciated. Panelists will explore three critical issues for securing Ukraine's future: achieving a just and durable peace, ensuring its long-term security, and helping it rebuild and recover from the ravages of war. This event is part of the Council’s Special Initiative on Securing Ukraine’s Future which provides timely, informed analysis and practical policy recommendations for U.S. policymakers and the American public. Click here to download the full agenda. This event is part of the Wachenheim Program on Peace and Security which is made possible by the generous support of the Ed and Sue Wachenheim Foundation.
    Virtual Event by Philip M. Breedlove, Fiona Hill, Natalie A. Jaresko, Keith Kellogg, Pavlo Klimkin, Alina Polyakova, Vladyslav Rashkovan, Margaret Brennan, Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Liana Fix March 6, 2025
  • China Strategy Initiative
    China-Russia Relations: February 2025
    This month, China and Russia reaffirmed their partnership, while China navigated the shifting political landscape around the war in Ukraine.
    by Anya Konstantinovsky and Molly Carlough March 5, 2025 China Strategy Initiative
  • United States
    How Trump Could Make a Good Deal to End the Ukraine War
    With Ukraine’s president at the White House, Trump must make tough demands of Russia’s president, too.
    by Michael Froman February 28, 2025
  • United States
    Transition 2025 Series: The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations
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    Panelists discuss how U.S. policy toward Russia may shift under a second Trump administration, including the use of sanctions, the continued war in Ukraine, Russia’s military capabilities, the political dynamics inside the Kremlin, and broader U.S. engagement with Moscow. This meeting is part of CFR’s Transition 2025 series, which examines the major foreign policy issues confronting the Trump administration. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
    Virtual Event by Emma M. Ashford, Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Stephen Sestanovich , Celeste A. Wallander and Ian Bremmer February 26, 2025 Transition 2025 Series
  • Ukraine
    Ukraine’s Struggle for Independence in Russia’s Shadow
    Ukraine has shown resilience and perseverance despite facing multiple challenges—most notably Russian interference—since it achieved independence in 1991. Russia’s threats have culminated in the annexation of Crimea and Europe’s biggest land battle in eighty years.
    Timeline by CFR.org Editors February 21, 2025
  • Ukraine
    Rebuilding Ukraine
    To rebuild Ukraine’s economy successfully, argue the authors, policymakers should help facilitate the return of Ukrainian workers and private investment by developing a long-term recovery strategy.
    Report by Charles Becker, Peter Devine, Aaron Lam, Michelle Schultze and Eva Spektorov  February 21, 2025 Wachenheim Program on Peace and Security
  • Ukraine
    Media Briefing: Trump, Russia, and the Future of Ukraine
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    Given recent developments in the Trump administration's approach to Russia and Ukraine, members are invited to join this virtual media briefing with CFR fellows. As the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, CFR experts provide insights on the talks between the United States and Russia, the reactions from Europe, and the path forward for Ukraine. To register for this virtual meeting, please click the Register or Decline button or reply to this email.  Please join the Zoom event at least five minutes before the start of the presentation by using the below details: Trump, Russia, and the Future of Ukraine Zoom Webinar ID: 848 1398 4959 Zoom Password: 862896 For additional analysis by CFR experts, please visit CFR’s Special Initiative on Securing Ukraine’s Future.
    Virtual Event by Stephen Sestanovich , Thomas Graham , Charles A. Kupchan and Paul B. Stares February 20, 2025 Media Briefings
  • Southeast Asia
    Trump’s Abrupt Turn to Russia—and Whether a U.S.-Russia Team Could Gain Any Sway in South and Southeast Asia
    President Trump’s new geopolitical strategy of aligning with Russia to counter China is highly controversial and raises questions about its effectiveness and impact on U.S. interests and global politics.
    by Joshua Kurlantzick February 19, 2025 Asia Unbound