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2007-2008 CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program Update Summary

Core Content

The CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program released a series of updates and reports between December 2007 and January 2008, focusing on Russia's political, economic, and strategic developments. The program aimed to provide insights into potential future trajectories of Russia, analyze key trends, and highlight the role of Russian foreign policy and intelligence in shaping international relations.

Main Events and Activities

Report Launch: Alternative Futures for Russia to 2017

• Date: December 13, 2007
• Purpose: To explore possible future scenarios for Russia, considering its evolving political and economic landscape.
• Contributors: A working group of leading experts with diverse perspectives was organized by Dr. Andrew Kuchins.
• Content: The report examined drivers for the future, potential scenarios, and key signposts for scenario trends.
• Access: The full report and audio of the event were available for download or purchase.

Book Launch: Russia Watch: Essays in Honor of George Kolt

• Date: December 14, 2007
• Purpose: To honor George Kolt, a former U.S. intelligence official, and highlight critical trends in Russian political and economic development.
• Content: The essays provided analysis on Russia's development and its implications for U.S.-Russia relations.
• Access: A synopsis and purchase options were available on the program's website.

Key Publications

The following articles and commentaries were published by CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program members during the period:

• Steven Pifer:

  • Published a commentary titled "It's Time for Ukraine to get Started" in the International Herald Tribune on January 24, 2008.

• Andrew Kuchins:

  • Published an article "Putinism Without Putin" in SAISPHERE 2007, December 2007.
  • Published "The Art of Reading Russia's Future" in the Moscow Times on December 21, 2007.
  • Published "Unpredictable Russia" in Vedomosti, available in Russian.
  • Published an article in BBC Russia on November 30, 2007, titled "Why Washington is Interested in the Elections in Russia."

• Alexandros Petersen:

  • Published an article on December 13, 2007, titled "EU Must Cut Out its Energy Middle Man" on EuropeanVoice.com.

• Andrew Kuchins and Amy Beavin:

  • Published "Economic Risk and the Prospects for Foreign Companies in Russia" in Russia Business Watch, Vol. 15 No. 2.

Media Mentions and Appearances

CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program experts were frequently cited in media outlets, contributing to discussions on Russian politics and foreign policy:

• Andrew Kuchins:

  • Quoted in a Moscow Times article on January 28, "Russia Sidelined in U.S. Campaign."
  • Quoted in a Forbes Magazine article on December 11, "Putin Names a Successor."

• Alexandros Petersen:

  • Quoted in a Washington Times article on January 25, "Serbian Deal to Give Gazprom Further Control."

• Sarah E. Mendelson:

  • Quoted in a Washington Times article on January 18, "Bush Meeting with Kissinger, Primakov."
  • Interviewed on BBC World Service on December 5 to discuss Russian foreign policy.
  • Appeared on BBC's Newshour on December 2 to discuss Russia's parliamentary elections and Western reactions.

Additional Information

• A complete list of events can be found on the program's Associated Events page.
• A full list of publications is available on the Associated Publications page.
• To unsubscribe from the Update, users can email rep@csis.org.
• A list of this and previous program updates is accessible via the provided link.

Conclusion

The CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program remained highly active in 2007-2008, producing in-depth analyses and reports on Russia's future, honoring key figures in U.S.-Russia intelligence relations, and engaging with media to provide expert commentary on critical developments in Russian politics and foreign policy. These efforts underscore the program's commitment to understanding and shaping perspectives on Russia's role in the global arena.