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After the U.S. Election: Time to Re-Engage Russia?

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After the U.S. Election: Time to Re-Engage Russia?

Details: 08 November 2016

On October 27, 2016, the McCaine Institute hosted a debate on whether the next U.S. president should re-engage with Russia. A group of Russia experts, including David Kramer, Alina Polyakova, Thomas Graham, and Paul Saunders, discussed U.S. policy options. Kurt Volker moderated the debate.

Syria Talk Suspension: “Terrifying Balance” With No Clear Victors

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Syria Talk Suspension: “Terrifying Balance” With No Clear Victors

Details: 20 October 2016; Daniel Frey

On October 11, the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., held a teleconference titled “The United States, Russia, and Syria: What Comes Next After Ceasefire Talk Suspension.” A group of Russia and Middle East experts discussed the situation on the ground, the drivers of Kremlin foreign policy, and what the United States can do about it..

The Implications of Political Violence in Putin’s Russia

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The Implications of Political Violence in Putin’s Russia

Details: 12 October 2016; Daniel Frey

On October 6, National Endowment for Democracy (NED) held an event featuring the screening of a short film about the 2015 assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, followed by a panel discussion of the implications of political violence for Russia’s future and the Putin regime. Below we’ve listed the key points made by the film and speakers.

Experts: Russia Is Not a “Brutal” Dictatorship, But Power Transfer Will Be Chaotic

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Experts: Russia Is Not a “Brutal” Dictatorship, But Power Transfer Will Be Chaotic

Details: 05 October 2016; Daniel Frey

On September 21, Center on Global Interests (CGI) held a discussion titled “Arrested Development: Rethinking Politics in Putin’s Russia” at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. A group of distinguished panelists, including Maria Lipman, Kirill Rogov, Nikolai Petrov and Andrei Soldatov, shared their views of the current developments in Russian politics, the nature and trajectory of Putin's regime, and the specifics of the public mood in Russia. Daniel Treisman moderated the discussion. Below are the key points made by the speakers.

Experts: The U.S. Should Not Promote Democracy in Russia Because This Plays into Putin’s Hands

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Experts: The U.S. Should Not Promote Democracy in Russia Because This Plays into Putin’s Hands

Details: 19 September 2016; Daniel Frey*

Last week, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace held a discussion on what the 2016 elections mean for the U.S.-Russia relations. At the event, co-hosted by the Center on Global Interests, M. Steven Fish and Stephen Sestanovich shared their insights on the topic. IMR is publishing a summary of the key points made during the discussion.

‘Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Propaganda That Threatens Europe’: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Holds Hearing

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‘Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Propaganda That Threatens Europe’: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Holds Hearing

Details: 09 November 2015

On November 3, a subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to discuss U.S. strategies for countering the threat of Kremlin propaganda. Five panelists gave testimony regarding the usefulness of U.S. media projects, the Kremlin’s disinformation tactics, and the role of the Internet in dispelling propaganda.

U.S. Helsinki Commission Denounces Rule of Law Violations in Russia

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U.S. Helsinki Commission Denounces Rule of Law Violations in Russia

Details: 26 October 2015; Boris Bruk

On October 21, the U.S. Helsinki Commission, which is tasked with promoting human rights, democracy, and economic cooperation around the world, held a hearing to examine flagrant violations of the rule of law in Russia. Four witnesses gave testimony at the hearing, including Open Russia coordinator Vladimir Kara-Murza, about issues including political prisoners and the Kremlin’s confiscation of assets from Yukos Oil.

‘The Economic and Political Future of Ukraine’: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Holds Hearing

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‘The Economic and Political Future of Ukraine’: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Holds Hearing

Details: 22 October 2015; Anastasiya Moroz

On October 8, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee met with three current and former U.S. officials to discuss the challenges facing Ukraine, the United States’ role in aiding the country, and the West’s response to Russia’s foreign military incursions.

‘Russian Strategy and Military Operations’: Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Hearing

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‘Russian Strategy and Military Operations’: Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Hearing

Details: 21 October 2015; Ezekiel Pfeifer

On October 8, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, chaired by Senator John McCain (R-AZ), held a hearing to discuss Russia’s intervention in Syria and its aggressive posturing in Eastern Europe. Four experts on Russia and its military capabilities gave testimony, arguing that the United States should react more assertively to Russia’s hawkish behavior.

Views of the Ukraine Crisis, and Russian Media and Politics

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Views of the Ukraine Crisis, and Russian Media and Politics

June 2015

Details: 22 July 2015

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