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Cyber Operations during the Russo-Ukrainian War

This latest On Future War paper analyzes the interplay of cyber operations in the Ukraine conflict by assessing the impact, deciphering future implications, and formulating strategic recommendations for cyber defense partnerships and countering information operations.

Brief by Grace B. Mueller , Benjamin Jensen , Brandon Valeriano , Ryan C. Maness , and Jose M. Macias — July 13, 2023

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One Year Later: Russia’s War in Ukraine

As the world marks the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, CSIS experts examine the war’s devastating impact, where the conflict stands today, and what lies ahead as combat continues into a second year.

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The Dangers of Premature Peace Plans in the Russo-Ukrainian War

Please join the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development and the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, in partnership with Chatham House, for a panel debate about fostering a long-term plan for peace in the Ukraine conflict.

Event by Max Bergmann , Keir Giles , Sam Greene , and Liana Fix — July 25, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

Russia Inflicts Grain Pain

CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh joins the podcast to discuss Moscow’s pullout of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and its implications for the war in Ukraine and for the world.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Caitlin Welsh — July 20, 2023

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2023 NATO Summit: The Capital Cable #75

Join us for a discussion on the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius with Max Bergmann, Victor Cha, Mark Lippert and Sue Mi Terry. 

Event by Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , Sue Mi Terry , and Max Bergmann — July 13, 2023

Cyber Operations during the Russo-Ukrainian War

This latest On Future War paper analyzes the interplay of cyber operations in the Ukraine conflict by assessing the impact, deciphering future implications, and formulating strategic recommendations for cyber defense partnerships and countering information operations.

Brief by Grace B. Mueller , Benjamin Jensen , Brandon Valeriano , Ryan C. Maness , and Jose M. Macias — July 13, 2023

Central African Republic Mine Displays Stakes for Wagner Group’s Future

To understand the financial motives at play as the future of the Wagner Group remains in question, CSIS analyzed satellite imagery of Wagner’s expanding gold mining operations in the Central African Republic.

Commentary by Catrina Doxsee , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Jennifer Jun — July 3, 2023

The Role of Civil Society in Ukrainian Reconstruction

Post-war reconstruction will be costly and complex, but it is also an opportunity for Ukraine to build back stronger in terms of economic modernization and governance, including full integration into the European Community. To shield the reconstruction process from corruption, post-war Ukraine will require a robust anti-corruption governing body to monitor the use of humanitarian aid, a strong court system to prosecute war crimes, and an independent media to counter misinformation and disinformation. Ukraine’s civil society is critical to achieving these benchmarks, and now is the time for civil society activists to mobilize around the high levels of national sentiment and extensive volunteer networks that have formed over the course of the war.

Blog Post by Emma Landi — June 30, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

What’s Next for Wagner

CSIS’ Catrina Doxsee joins the podcast to discuss the uprising by the paramilitary Wagner group and what is next for its leadership, for Russia and for the void Wagner leaves in Ukraine, the Middle East and Africa.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Catrina Doxsee — June 28, 2023

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What’s Next for Wagner

CSIS’ Catrina Doxsee joins the podcast to discuss the uprising by the paramilitary Wagner group and what is next for it’s leadership, for Russia and for the void Wagner leaves in Ukraine, the Middle East and Africa.

Transcript — June 28, 2023

Strengthening Baltic Security: Next Steps for NATO

To counter a revanchist Russia, NATO has set a new path for strengthening deterrence in the Baltic states. Because progress has been slow, the upcoming Vilnius summit needs to take steps to ensure full implementation of the alliance's new direction.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian , Sean Monaghan , and Daniel Fata — June 27, 2023