The CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program produces forward-looking analyses on transatlantic relations & political developments across Europe, Russia, & Eurasia.https://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mlvom57m2k2tWar, Inflation, and Putin's Paranoia: has Russian Public Opinion Begun to Shift? @samagreene.bsky.social joins #RussianRoulette to discuss what the economy, the war, and Putin's growing paranoia say about conditions inside Russia. Tune in below. https://www.csis.org/podcasts/russian-roulette/war-inflation-and-putins-paranoia-has-russian-public-opinion-begun-shift15 May 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvom57m2k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mltpkzoq3k2v"By deepening its own single market & leveraging its extensive network of bilateral agreements, the EU can champion a more resilient, rules-based system that balances strategic autonomy with international cooperation," writes @steinbergf.bsky.social Learn more: https://www.csis.org/analysis/european-union-new-trade-disorder14 May 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltpkzoq3k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mlsue3z66s2hBeyond problems for oil and gas flows caused by the war in Iran, the wave of protectionism that began on “Liberation Day” is giving rise to a new era of global trade. Learn more about the EU's role in the new trade disorder below. ✍️ @steinbergf.bsky.social https://www.csis.org/analysis/european-union-new-trade-disorder14 May 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsue3z66s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mkiija5bvs2aThe #Eurofile: a stunning end to Orbán's rule, Bulgaria's eighth election in five years, and a conversation with @bmcwilliams.bsky.social about the fallout for European energy of the war in Iran. Tune in below. 🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @donatienneruy.bsky.social https://www.csis.org/podcasts/eurofile/end-orban-and-europes-energy-crunch27 Apr 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiija5bvs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjzada2gsc2yNordic countries are rapidly rethinking nuclear deterrence. Longtime champions of disarmament, they now face a stark question: how to secure strategic autonomy as confidence in US security guarantees wavers. Full analysis: https://www.csis.org/analysis/nordic-nukes-seeking-strategic-agency-uncertain-times21 Apr 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzada2gsc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjpiwyuewk2kNew comprehensive analysis explores how Russian and Iranian aspirations for North–South trade fits into Russia's grand strategy and the Kremlin's push to expand its economic ties with the Global South. ✍️ @msnegovaya.bsky.social @nicholasfenton.bsky.social + Tina Dolbaia https://www.csis.org/analysis/resilience-through-linkage-russia-iran-and-aspirations-north-south-trade17 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpiwyuewk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjpiisdpak2k"If the current conflict with Iran does not result in fundamental regime change, the strategic interests of the Russian and the Iranian governments in developing alternative trade routes that bypass the West are likely to remain largely unaltered." Full report below. https://www.csis.org/analysis/resilience-through-linkage-russia-iran-and-aspirations-north-south-trade17 Apr 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpiisdpak2khttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjmuhmerjk23"For both Russia and Iran, the corridor could provide additional economic growth, international influence, and a critical infrastructure network less exposed to the impact of Western sanctions," write @msnegovaya.bsky.social Tina Dolbaia, and @nicholasfenton.bsky.social https://www.csis.org/analysis/resilience-through-linkage-russia-iran-and-aspirations-north-south-trade16 Apr 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmuhmerjk23https://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjmu7wzais23Our latest analysis identifies a clear Russian and Iranian commitment to creating a trade route designed to bypass Western sanctions and reshape the US-led global trade system. Read the full report below. https://www.csis.org/analysis/resilience-through-linkage-russia-iran-and-aspirations-north-south-trade16 Apr 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmu7wzais23https://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjmmvmnje22sNEW: @juliaioffe.bsky.social sits down with @maxbergmann.bsky.social + @msnegovaya.bsky.social to discuss her new book — which tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy. Listen to #RussianRoulette below: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/russian-roulette/history-russian-feminism-julia-loffe16 Apr 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmmvmnje22shttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjmkov4zj22sThe MATCH Act underscores a growing bipartisan effort in Washington to curb Chinese advanced technology capabilities — but introduces serious questions for European allies and the transatlantic relationship. ✍️ Emily Benson + @lexi-linafelter.bsky.social https://www.csis.org/analysis/new-momentum-old-problems-transatlantic-export-control-considerations16 Apr 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmkov4zj22shttps://bsky.app/profile/erep.csis.org/post/3mjhrf27l2s2nTransatlantic Cohesion Under Pressure: unintended consequences of the U.S.-Iran conflict for defense and security As the U.S. remains focused on the conflict in Iran, Dr. Jon Burchell joins joins @csis.org experts to discuss key questions emerging for Europe. https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-are-unintended-consequences-us-iran-conflict-defense-and-security#Burchell14 Apr 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:7nv3k3lnome65vxd5gcxty2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhrf27l2s2n