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Andrew Monaghan: Russian Strategic Planning - Futures and Foresight Analysis

2025-08-19T09:22:31Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 24th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=7096793863efd07b68509f1e1471126a Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Andrew Monaghan presented the second webinar in a series focusing on Russian Futures.

The session explored Russian strategic planning and foresight analysis, examining how Russia approaches long-term planning and the implications for its role in global affairs.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Andrew Monaghan
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Andrew Monaghan ====
[[File:Photo_Andrew_Monaghan.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrew Monaghan]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Research Network Ltd; Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Andrew Monaghan is Director of the Russia Research Network Ltd and a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI. He has advised governments, international organizations, and major companies on Russian affairs. He is the author of several books, including ''Dealing with the Russians'' (2019) and ''Power in Modern Russia'' (2017).

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Project Connect: CEIP Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023

2025-08-19T09:19:04Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 3rd, 2024 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/ldr.php?RCID=fdfcefa94cdd98c3eacf0d8b78f0440b Link to Video Recording]
'''Recording Password:''' 6XkFmw5e

=== Details ===
RSI will be joined by Michael Kofman, Rob Lee, and Konrad Muzyka to discuss an upcoming Carnegie Endowment for International Peace report entitled ''Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023.''

The discussion will explore technologies, tactics, and force design changes observed in the Russian military and potential adoption of scalable defense and commercial systems.

=== Biography ===

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Michael Kofman is a Senior Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on the Russian military, Ukrainian armed forces, and Eurasian security issues.

Prior to joining Carnegie in 2023, he served as director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he led a team conducting research on the capabilities, strategy, and military thought of the Russian Armed Forces.

==== Rob Lee ====
[[File:Photo_Rob_Lee.jpg|thumb|200px|Rob Lee]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute

Rob Lee is a Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Eurasia Program. He is a former Marine infantry officer, Alfa Fellow, and visiting fellow at the Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), a Russian think tank focused on defense policy.

==== Dr. Konrad Muzyka ====
[[File:Photo_Konrad_Muzyka.jpg|thumb|200px|Konrad Muzyka]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Rochan Consulting

Konrad Muzyka is the Director of Rochan Consulting and an independent defense analyst. He provides consultancy and advisory services on the Russian and Belarusian Armed Forces.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Project Connect: CEIP Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023

2025-08-19T09:18:23Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 3rd, 2024 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/ldr.php?RCID=9fac1250256c23a51739bf04ac75ee98 Link to Video Recording]
'''Recording Password:''' 5Ryq5Mq9

=== Details ===
RSI will be joined by Michael Kofman, Rob Lee, and Konrad Muzyka to discuss an upcoming Carnegie Endowment for International Peace report entitled ''Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023.''

The discussion will explore technologies, tactics, and force design changes observed in the Russian military and potential adoption of scalable defense and commercial systems.

=== Biography ===

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Michael Kofman is a Senior Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on the Russian military, Ukrainian armed forces, and Eurasian security issues.

Prior to joining Carnegie in 2023, he served as director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he led a team conducting research on the capabilities, strategy, and military thought of the Russian Armed Forces.

==== Rob Lee ====
[[File:Photo_Rob_Lee.jpg|thumb|200px|Rob Lee]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute

Rob Lee is a Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Eurasia Program. He is a former Marine infantry officer, Alfa Fellow, and visiting fellow at the Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), a Russian think tank focused on defense policy.

==== Dr. Konrad Muzyka ====
[[File:Photo_Konrad_Muzyka.jpg|thumb|200px|Konrad Muzyka]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Rochan Consulting

Konrad Muzyka is the Director of Rochan Consulting and an independent defense analyst. He provides consultancy and advisory services on the Russian and Belarusian Armed Forces.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Project Connect: CEIP Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023

2025-08-19T09:17:14Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 3rd, 2024 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
Link no longer works: [https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/ldr.php?RCID=7b3c9d5e8f2a4c9b8e3d4a7c9e5f2a3b Link to Video Recording]
'''Recording Password:''' 8XkT5Fv9

=== Details ===
RSI will be joined by Michael Kofman, Rob Lee, and Konrad Muzyka to discuss an upcoming Carnegie Endowment for International Peace report entitled ''Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023.''

The discussion will explore technologies, tactics, and force design changes observed in the Russian military and potential adoption of scalable defense and commercial systems.

=== Biography ===

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Michael Kofman is a Senior Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on the Russian military, Ukrainian armed forces, and Eurasian security issues.

Prior to joining Carnegie in 2023, he served as director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he led a team conducting research on the capabilities, strategy, and military thought of the Russian Armed Forces.

==== Rob Lee ====
[[File:Photo_Rob_Lee.jpg|thumb|200px|Rob Lee]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute

Rob Lee is a Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Eurasia Program. He is a former Marine infantry officer, Alfa Fellow, and visiting fellow at the Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), a Russian think tank focused on defense policy.

==== Dr. Konrad Muzyka ====
[[File:Photo_Konrad_Muzyka.jpg|thumb|200px|Konrad Muzyka]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Rochan Consulting

Konrad Muzyka is the Director of Rochan Consulting and an independent defense analyst. He provides consultancy and advisory services on the Russian and Belarusian Armed Forces.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

FPRI: Russia's Zapad-2021 Exercises

2025-08-19T09:10:37Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 5th, 2021 & September 24, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT *
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
Aug 5th: [https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=2daf36ad357c2524c7c5f2806f8eb6ec Link to Video Recording]

Sep 24: [https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=f8db61cec28ddd2fa9348e8199177ab3 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI partnered with the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) to examine Zapad-2021 in the historical context of annual Russian military exercises since 2009.

The discussion synthesized current conversations within the Russian military and political leadership regarding Zapad-2021. The team presented ongoing research and concluded by laying out several key indicators to watch for before, during, and after Zapad-2021.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Johan Norberg and Robert Lee
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Johan Norberg ====
[[File:Photo_Johan_Norberg.jpg|thumb|200px|Johan Norberg]]
'''Title:''' Eurasia Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute; Senior Military Analyst, Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI)

Johan Norberg is one of the world’s leading experts on Russian military affairs. He has worked at Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI) for 24 years, examining developments in the Russian Armed Forces. His publications include ''Russian Military Capability in a Ten-Year Perspective'' (2019) and ''Training to Fight: Russia’s Major Military Exercises 2011-2014'' (2015). He has also served as a visiting scholar at Columbia University.

==== Robert Lee ====
[[File:Photo_Robert_Lee.jpg|thumb|200px|Robert Lee]]
'''Title:''' Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute

Robert Lee specializes in Russian military affairs and has contributed to FPRI’s research on topics such as Russian aviation, armored vehicles, and military posture in the Arctic. He is a PhD candidate at King’s College London and has served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps. He holds an MA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

FPRI: Russia's Zapad-2021 Exercises

2025-08-19T09:10:19Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 5th, 2021 & September 24, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT *
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
Aug 5th: [https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=2daf36ad357c2524c7c5f2806f8eb6ec Link to Video Recording]
Sep 24: [https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=f8db61cec28ddd2fa9348e8199177ab3 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI partnered with the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) to examine Zapad-2021 in the historical context of annual Russian military exercises since 2009.

The discussion synthesized current conversations within the Russian military and political leadership regarding Zapad-2021. The team presented ongoing research and concluded by laying out several key indicators to watch for before, during, and after Zapad-2021.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Johan Norberg and Robert Lee
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Johan Norberg ====
[[File:Photo_Johan_Norberg.jpg|thumb|200px|Johan Norberg]]
'''Title:''' Eurasia Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute; Senior Military Analyst, Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI)

Johan Norberg is one of the world’s leading experts on Russian military affairs. He has worked at Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI) for 24 years, examining developments in the Russian Armed Forces. His publications include ''Russian Military Capability in a Ten-Year Perspective'' (2019) and ''Training to Fight: Russia’s Major Military Exercises 2011-2014'' (2015). He has also served as a visiting scholar at Columbia University.

==== Robert Lee ====
[[File:Photo_Robert_Lee.jpg|thumb|200px|Robert Lee]]
'''Title:''' Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute

Robert Lee specializes in Russian military affairs and has contributed to FPRI’s research on topics such as Russian aviation, armored vehicles, and military posture in the Arctic. He is a PhD candidate at King’s College London and has served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps. He holds an MA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RAND: Russian Grand Strategy - Reality and Rhetoric

2025-08-19T09:09:05Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' December 2nd, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=c6000521a4b178b26d9c70664180b963 Link to Video Recording]

=== Link to Report ===
[https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA444-1.html Link to Report]

=== Overview ===
Samuel Charap and Dara Massicot from the RAND Corporation joined RSI for an in-depth discussion of the August 2021 RAND report, ''Russian Grand Strategy: Reality and Rhetoric.''

The discussion focused on understanding Russia's grand strategy to help U.S. decisionmakers anticipate Moscow's actions and reactions, avoid strategic surprises, and assess the depth and nature of potential conflicts between Russia and the United States.

The authors reviewed Russia's declared grand strategy, evaluated the extent to which Russian behavior aligns with stated strategy, and outlined implications for the United States.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Samuel Charap and Dara Massicot
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Dara Massicot ====
[[File:Photo_Dara_Massicot.jpg|thumb|200px|Dara Massicot]]
'''Title:''' Senior Policy Researcher
'''Affiliation:''' RAND Corporation

Dara Massicot specializes in Russian military strategy, combat operations, and escalation dynamics. Before joining RAND, she served as a senior analyst for Russian military capabilities at the Department of Defense. She is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University's Security Studies Program and holds an M.A. in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

==== Samuel Charap ====
[[File:Photo_Samuel_Charap.jpg|thumb|200px|Samuel Charap]]
'''Title:''' Senior Political Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' RAND Corporation

Samuel Charap focuses on the foreign policies of Russia and former Soviet states, European and Eurasian regional security, and U.S.-Russia deterrence and arms control. He is the author of ''Everyone Loses: The Ukraine Crisis and the Ruinous Contest for Post-Soviet Eurasia'' (2017). Charap holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Oxford and is fluent in Russian and proficient in Ukrainian.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

CNA: Russian Naval Strategy

2025-08-19T09:08:43Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' November 10th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=0dffcf984d5eb1f59a2a08475359c55d Link to Video Recording]

=== Overview ===
RSI partnered with Michael Kofman and Dmitry Gorenburg from the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) to discuss their research on the evolution of Russian naval strategy.

The presentation explored how the Russian navy has integrated itself into Russian military strategy and doctrine, its role in current strategic operations, and its involvement in escalation management and war termination concepts.

Key topics included:
* The Russian Navy's philosophy and approach to resolving combat tasks in different maritime zones
* How these choices shape decisions on force structure and capability acquisition
* Key combat missions and tasks

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Michael Kofman and Dmitry Gorenburg
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Research Program Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Studies Program, Center for Naval Analyses (CNA)

Michael Kofman specializes in Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. He is a Senior Editor at ''War on the Rocks'' and runs a blog on Russian armed forces at [https://russianmilitaryanalysis.wordpress.com/ Russian Military Analysis]. He holds an MA in International Security from Georgetown University.

==== Dmitry Gorenburg ====
[[File:Photo_Dmitry_Gorenburg.jpg|thumb|200px|Dmitry Gorenburg]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Naval Analyses (CNA)

Dmitry Gorenburg specializes in Russian military strategy, naval operations, and defense policy. He has published extensively on Russian military modernization and strategic decision-making. He holds a PhD in political science from Harvard University.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Russia's Military Might - A Portrait of its Armed Forces

2025-08-19T09:08:19Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' November 9th, 2021 at 15:00 CEST / 09:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Connection Instructions ===
Using the link below, register for the event ahead of time. Webex will then send a message to you with a link 15 minutes before the event. When joining the event, especially for government attendees, click "Join by browser," which is under the "Join Now" button in blue. The blue button will open the desktop application, which isn't possible on government computers.

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=b866a644c0fb856fd53a1a1330c15c57 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI hosted a discussion with Royal Danish Defense College scholars Niels Bo Poulsen, Karsten Marrup, Anders Puck Nielsen, and Jørgen Staun on their new work, ''Russia's Military Might.''

The event provided a comprehensive overview of Russia's current military policies, organization, and culture, as well as specific insights into the modernization of Russian naval and air power.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Niels Bo Poulsen, Karsten Marrup, Anders Puck Nielsen, and Jørgen Staun
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Niels Bo Poulsen ====
[[File:Photo_Niels_Bo_Poulsen.jpg|thumb|200px|Niels Bo Poulsen]]
'''Title:''' Scholar
'''Affiliation:''' Royal Danish Defense College

Niels Bo Poulsen specializes in Russian military history and policies. He has published extensively on topics related to Russian military culture and modernization.

==== Karsten Marrup ====
[[File:Photo_Karsten_Marrup.jpg|thumb|200px|Karsten Marrup]]
'''Title:''' Scholar
'''Affiliation:''' Royal Danish Defense College

Karsten Marrup focuses on Russian air power and its modernization. His research examines the strategic implications of Russia's evolving air capabilities.

==== Anders Puck Nielsen ====
[[File:Photo_Anders_Puck_Nielsen.jpg|thumb|200px|Anders Puck Nielsen]]
'''Title:''' Scholar
'''Affiliation:''' Royal Danish Defense College

Anders Puck Nielsen specializes in Russian naval power and its modernization. He has contributed to numerous studies on the strategic role of Russia's navy in global security.

==== Jørgen Staun ====
[[File:Photo_Jørgen_Staun.jpg|thumb|200px|Jørgen Staun]]
'''Title:''' Scholar
'''Affiliation:''' Royal Danish Defense College

Jørgen Staun focuses on Russian military organization and policies. His work provides insights into the cultural and structural aspects of Russia's armed forces.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Russia and the Middle East

2025-08-19T09:07:59Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' October 28th, 2021 at 15:00 CEST / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=666472d99ff5cc402995d03532be77d6 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI hosted a discussion with Roy Allison, Anna Borshchevskaya, Hanna Notte, and Paul Stronski on Russia's broad strategic interests in the Middle East.

The event explored Russia's actions in the Black Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, and Syria, and their implications for Russia's long-term objectives in the Middle East.

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1540 CEST / 0900-0940 EDT: Panelist Remarks
* 1540-1600 CEST / 0940-1000 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1600-1630 CEST / 1000-1030 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Roy Allison ====
[[File:Photo_Roy_Allison.jpg|thumb|200px|Roy Allison]]
'''Title:''' Professor of Russian and Eurasian International Relations
'''Affiliation:''' University of Oxford; Director, Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies, St. Antony’s College

Roy Allison specializes in Russian foreign and security policies and post-Soviet Eurasian states. He is the author of ''Russia, the West and Military Intervention'' (2013) and has given evidence to the UK House of Commons Foreign and Defence Committees. He holds extensive experience in academia and policy advising.

==== Anna Borshchevskaya ====
[[File:Photo_Anna_Borshchevskaya.jpg|thumb|200px|Anna Borshchevskaya]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' The Washington Institute; Fellow, European Foundation for Democracy

Anna Borshchevskaya focuses on Russia's policy toward the Middle East. She is the author of ''Putin's War in Syria: Russian Foreign Policy and the Price of America's Absence'' (2021) and has published widely in outlets such as ''Foreign Affairs'' and ''The Hill.'' She holds an MA from Johns Hopkins University and a doctorate from George Mason University.

==== Hanna Notte ====
[[File:Photo_Hanna_Notte.jpg|thumb|200px|Hanna Notte]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Associate
'''Affiliation:''' Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Dr. Hanna Notte specializes in Russian foreign policy, arms control, and security issues in the Middle East. She has worked extensively on policy-relevant research projects and has published numerous articles in academic journals and media outlets.

==== Paul Stronski ====
[[File:Photo_Paul_Stronski.jpg|thumb|200px|Paul Stronski]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Paul Stronski focuses on Russia's relationships with Central Asia and the South Caucasus. He is the author of ''Tashkent: Forging a Soviet City, 1930-1966'' (2010) and has served as a senior analyst for Russian domestic politics at the U.S. State Department. He holds extensive experience in academia and government service.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

CNA: Russian Military Strategy - Core Tenets and Operational Concepts

2025-08-19T09:07:37Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' October 20th, 2021 at 16:00 CEST / 10:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=dcbce9125a38ac4d01c9cf9f693e508f Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI was joined by Michael Albertson, Anya Fink, Rose Gottemoeller, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor for a discussion on the prospects of strategic stability with Russia.

The event explored key issues related to arms control, deterrence, and the evolving security challenges in U.S.-Russia relations.

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1600-1640 CEST / 1000-1040 EDT: Panelist Remarks
* 1640-1700 CEST / 1040-1100 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1700-1730 CEST / 1100-1130 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Michael Albertson ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Albertson.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Albertson]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Global Security Research, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Michael Albertson specializes in deterrence and arms control-related portfolios. He has served in various roles in the federal government, including as a senior policy advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and as a team lead in the Department of State’s Office of Strategic Stability and Deterrence Affairs. He holds an M.A. in security policy studies from George Washington University.

==== Anya Fink ====
[[File:Photo_Anya_Fink.jpg|thumb|200px|Anya Fink]]
'''Title:''' Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Studies Program, CNA

Anya Loukianova Fink focuses on Russian strategy, deterrence concepts, and military innovation. She has worked as a fellow in the U.S. Senate and as a postdoc at the RAND Corporation. She holds a PhD in international security and economic policy from the University of Maryland and has native fluency in Russian.

==== Rose Gottemoeller ====
[[File:Photo_Rose_Gottemoeller.jpg|thumb|200px|Rose Gottemoeller]]
'''Title:''' Steven C. Házy Lecturer
'''Affiliation:''' Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University

Rose Gottemoeller is a former Deputy Secretary General of NATO and chief U.S. negotiator of the New START Treaty with Russia. She has extensive experience in arms control, nonproliferation, and political-military affairs. She is the author of ''Negotiating the New START Treaty'' and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.

==== Andrea Kendall-Taylor ====
[[File:Photo_Andrea_Kendall-Taylor.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrea Kendall-Taylor]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow and Director
'''Affiliation:''' Transatlantic Security Program, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Andrea Kendall-Taylor specializes in Russia, authoritarianism, and threats to democracy. She previously served as Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council and as a senior analyst at the CIA. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from UCLA.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

CNA: Russian Military Strategy - Core Tenets and Operational Concepts

2025-08-19T09:07:21Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' October 20th, 2021 at 16:00 CEST / 10:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=2b0e844a2da5545ab1f04504fa502e81 Link to Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI was joined by Michael Albertson, Anya Fink, Rose Gottemoeller, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor for a discussion on the prospects of strategic stability with Russia.

The event explored key issues related to arms control, deterrence, and the evolving security challenges in U.S.-Russia relations.

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1600-1640 CEST / 1000-1040 EDT: Panelist Remarks
* 1640-1700 CEST / 1040-1100 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1700-1730 CEST / 1100-1130 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Michael Albertson ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Albertson.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Albertson]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Global Security Research, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Michael Albertson specializes in deterrence and arms control-related portfolios. He has served in various roles in the federal government, including as a senior policy advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and as a team lead in the Department of State’s Office of Strategic Stability and Deterrence Affairs. He holds an M.A. in security policy studies from George Washington University.

==== Anya Fink ====
[[File:Photo_Anya_Fink.jpg|thumb|200px|Anya Fink]]
'''Title:''' Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Studies Program, CNA

Anya Loukianova Fink focuses on Russian strategy, deterrence concepts, and military innovation. She has worked as a fellow in the U.S. Senate and as a postdoc at the RAND Corporation. She holds a PhD in international security and economic policy from the University of Maryland and has native fluency in Russian.

==== Rose Gottemoeller ====
[[File:Photo_Rose_Gottemoeller.jpg|thumb|200px|Rose Gottemoeller]]
'''Title:''' Steven C. Házy Lecturer
'''Affiliation:''' Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University

Rose Gottemoeller is a former Deputy Secretary General of NATO and chief U.S. negotiator of the New START Treaty with Russia. She has extensive experience in arms control, nonproliferation, and political-military affairs. She is the author of ''Negotiating the New START Treaty'' and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.

==== Andrea Kendall-Taylor ====
[[File:Photo_Andrea_Kendall-Taylor.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrea Kendall-Taylor]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow and Director
'''Affiliation:''' Transatlantic Security Program, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Andrea Kendall-Taylor specializes in Russia, authoritarianism, and threats to democracy. She previously served as Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council and as a senior analyst at the CIA. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from UCLA.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Prospects of Strategic Stability with Russia

2025-08-19T09:06:20Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' October 14th, 2021 at 16:00 CEST / 10:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=7b9a88504e8a6df0ef64a57f953d455d Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI hosted a discussion with Michael Albertson, Anya Fink, Rose Gottemoeller, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor on the prospects of strategic stability with Russia.

The event explored key issues related to arms control, deterrence, and evolving security challenges in U.S.-Russia relations.

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1600-1640 CEST / 1000-1040 EDT: Panelist Remarks
* 1640-1700 CEST / 1040-1100 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1700-1730 CEST / 1100-1130 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Michael Albertson ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Albertson.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Albertson]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Global Security Research, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Michael Albertson specializes in deterrence and arms control-related portfolios. He has served in various roles in the federal government, including as a senior policy advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and as a team lead in the Department of State’s Office of Strategic Stability and Deterrence Affairs. He holds an M.A. in security policy studies from George Washington University.

==== Anya Fink ====
[[File:Photo_Anya_Fink.jpg|thumb|200px|Anya Fink]]
'''Title:''' Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Studies Program, CNA

Anya Loukianova Fink focuses on Russian strategy, deterrence concepts, and military innovation. She has worked as a fellow in the U.S. Senate and as a postdoc at the RAND Corporation. She holds a PhD in international security and economic policy from the University of Maryland and has native fluency in Russian.

==== Rose Gottemoeller ====
[[File:Photo_Rose_Gottemoeller.jpg|thumb|200px|Rose Gottemoeller]]
'''Title:''' Steven C. Házy Lecturer
'''Affiliation:''' Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University

Rose Gottemoeller is a former Deputy Secretary General of NATO and chief U.S. negotiator of the New START Treaty with Russia. She has extensive experience in arms control, nonproliferation, and political-military affairs. She is the author of ''Negotiating the New START Treaty'' and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.

==== Andrea Kendall-Taylor ====
[[File:Photo_Andrea_Kendall-Taylor.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrea Kendall-Taylor]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow and Director
'''Affiliation:''' Transatlantic Security Program, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Andrea Kendall-Taylor specializes in Russia, authoritarianism, and threats to democracy. She previously served as Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council and as a senior analyst at the CIA. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from UCLA.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Russian Military as an Instrument of Foreign Policy

2025-08-19T09:05:08Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' September 23rd, 2021 at 15:00 CEST / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=7da0067c2d1a183b4061c63c2b50f42a Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI was joined by Fredrik Westerlund, Bettina Renz, and Hanna Smith for a discussion on the role of the military in Russian foreign policy.

The event explored how Russia uses its military as a tool of foreign policy, examining its strategic thinking, operations, and influence on global affairs.

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1540 CEST / 1000-1040 EDT: Panelist Remarks
* 1540-1600 CEST / 1040-1100 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1600-1630 CEST / 1100-1130 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Fredrik Westerlund ====
[[File:Photo_Fredrik_Westerlund.jpg|thumb|200px|Fredrik Westerlund]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Research Director
'''Affiliation:''' Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)

Fredrik Westerlund specializes in Russian military power, defense industry, and intelligence services. He is currently completing a PhD thesis on the role of the military in Putin’s foreign policy at Åbo Akademi University. He co-edited the report ''Russian Military Capability in a Ten-Year Perspective'' (2019) and authored ''The Role of the Military in Putin’s Foreign Policy'' (2020).

==== Bettina Renz ====
[[File:Photo_Bettina_Renz.jpg|thumb|200px|Bettina Renz]]
'''Title:''' Professor of International Security
'''Affiliation:''' School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham

Dr. Bettina Renz specializes in Russian security and defense policy in the post-Cold War era. She is the author of ''Russia's Military Revival'' (2018) and has published widely on military reforms, strategic thinking, and civil-military relations. She has lectured at King’s College London and was a distinguished visiting professor at the Canadian Forces College.

==== Hanna Smith ====
[[File:Photo_Hanna_Smith.jpg|thumb|200px|Hanna Smith]]
'''Title:''' Director of Research and Analysis
'''Affiliation:''' Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats; Visiting Professor, College of Europe, Brugge

Dr. Hanna Smith is an expert on hybrid threats, Russia, and Eurasia. She has published extensively on security studies, international relations, and regional cooperation. Her recent works include ''Strategic Culture in Russian Neighbourhood'' (2019) and ''The Landscape of Hybrid Threats: A Conceptual Model'' (2020). She frequently comments on international affairs in media outlets.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Oscar Jonsson: The Influence of the General Staff

2025-08-19T09:04:54Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' September 21st, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=f7496181da817958d0e70f930d9fc472 Link to Video Recording]

=== Abstract ===
A consensus has emerged in the Russian General Staff that the utility of non-military means is increasing in relation to military means.

This research analyzed how this shift affects the role of the military instrument according to the General Staff and its role in grand strategy today. It also examined the influence of the General Staff on grand strategy and political leadership.

Dr. Oscar Jonsson presented his latest ongoing research on the influence of the Russian General Staff. He was joined by Michael Kofman and Charles Bartles as discussants to provide commentary and critique.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Oscar Jonsson
* Discussant Remarks:
* Michael Kofman - Senior Research Scientist, CNA
* Charles Bartles - Analyst, Foreign Military Studies Office
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Oscar Jonsson ====
[[File:Photo_Oscar_Jonsson.jpg|thumb|200px|Oscar Jonsson]]
'''Title:''' Academic Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for the Governance of Change

Dr. Oscar Jonsson specializes in the impact of emerging technologies on modern statecraft and conflict, particularly Russian modern warfare. He is the author of ''The Russian Understanding of War'' (Georgetown University Press), which was a finalist for the Association of American Publisher’s award for scholarly and professional excellence in social sciences (2020). He holds a PhD from King’s College London.

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' CNA

Michael Kofman focuses on Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. He is a Senior Editor at ''War on the Rocks'' and runs a blog on Russian armed forces at [https://russianmilitaryanalysis.wordpress.com/ Russian Military Analysis]. He holds an MA in International Security from Georgetown University.

==== Charles Bartles ====
[[File:Photo_Charles_Bartles.jpg|thumb|200px|Charles Bartles]]
'''Title:''' Analyst and Russian Linguist
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Military Studies Office

Charles Bartles specializes in Russian and Central Asian military force structure, tactics, modernization, and Soviet/Russian military mapping. He is the co-author of ''The Russian Way of War: Force Structure, Tactics, and the Modernization of the Russian Ground Forces'' (2017). He is also a Major in the US Army Reserve and has served as a security assistance officer in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Mark Galeotti: The Brains of the Russian Army

2025-08-19T09:04:32Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' September 16th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=e8ce00bb7464d5dbf3371a0c98b412c1 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Mark Galeotti provided an assessment of the Main Operations Directorate (GOU) and explored one of the most important and least-well-understood elements of the General Staff.

The presentation examined not just the formal roles of the GOU but also its culture, interests, and the varied ways it influences how the Russian military arms and fights. Additionally, it addressed the wider policies and strategic culture that determine when and how the GOU is deployed.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Mark Galeotti
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Mark Galeotti ====
[[File:Photo_Mark_Galeotti.jpg|thumb|200px|Mark Galeotti]]
'''Title:''' Honorary Professor
'''Affiliation:''' UCL SSEES; Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI; Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Institute of International Relations Prague

Dr. Mark Galeotti is an expert in Russian politics and security affairs, focusing on the interconnections between intelligence agencies, organized crime, and special forces. He is the author of several books, including ''We Need To Talk About Putin'' (2021) and ''Russian Political War'' (2019). His next book, ''The Weaponisation of Everything,'' will be published in 2022. He has advised institutions such as the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and Europol.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Oscar Jonsson: What is the General Staff’s View of Future War?

2025-08-19T09:04:08Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' September 8th, 2021'''Date:''' June 11th, 2025 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events
=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=48588970889d98ae3a2447b062b2eb17 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Michael Kofman, Eugene Rumer, and Dara Massicot will present their latest research and discuss the main developments concerning Russian future force design, global posture, and the Russian military as a learning organization.
==== Presentation Areas ====
'''Eugene Rumer:''' The transformed map of Russia’s new global posture, the durability of the drivers underlying it, and implications for U.S. interests - Starts at minute 0
'''Dara Massicot:''' How lessons are identified and implemented within the Russian military and its supporting defense ecosystem, and how that learning will shape the Russian military - Starts at minute 22
'''Michael Kofman:''' Russian force design following the Russia-Ukraine war - Starts at minute 41
'''Questions and Answers:''' Starts at minute 104
=== Biography ===
==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Michael Kofman is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on the Russian military, Ukrainian armed forces, and Eurasian security issues. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2023, he served as director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he led a team conducting research on the capabilities, strategy, and military thought of the Russian Armed Forces. Widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on the Russian military, and the Russo-Ukrainian war, Kofman has led foundational work in the field, and is routinely cited in major publications.
==== Eugene Rumer ====
[[File:Photo_Eugene_Rumer.jpg|thumb|200px|Eugene Rumer]]
'''Title:''' Director and Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Eugene Rumer is a senior fellow and the director of Carnegie's Russia and Eurasia Program. Prior to joining Carnegie, Rumer was the national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at the U.S. National Intelligence Council from 2010 to 2014. Earlier, he held research appointments at the National Defense University, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the RAND Corporation, and served at the State Department and on the National Security Council staff.
==== Dara Massicot ====
[[File:Photo_Dara_Massicot.jpg|thumb|200px|Dara Massicot]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Dara Massicot is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her work focuses on defense and security issues in Russia and Eurasia. Prior to joining Carnegie, Massicot was a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation and senior analyst for Russian military capabilities at the Department of Defense. She has published extensively on Russian military capabilities, modernization efforts, and strategy, and is a preeminent expert on the Russo-Ukrainian War. She holds an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, and B.A.s in Russian Language and Literature and Peace, War, and Defense from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
=== Additional Resources ===
'''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
'''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Richard Connolly on Russian Defense Industry Analysis 2021

2025-08-19T09:03:42Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' September 7th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=2ab66fc04bd5e7b471da6b7128f18600 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Richard Connolly discussed the outcomes of his ongoing research project, ''Russian Defense Industry Analysis.''

The presentation focused on the structure, capabilities, and challenges of Russia's defense industry, as well as its role in the global economy and implications for international security.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Richard Connolly
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Richard Connolly ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Connolly.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Connolly]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Eastern Advisory Group; Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Richard Connolly is the director of Eastern Advisory Group and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. He specializes in the Russian economy, focusing on economic policy, industrial development, and the defense and energy industries. His research also examines the impact of Western sanctions on Russia and its role in the global economy.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Hudson Institute: Russia-China Space Cooperation

2025-08-19T09:03:27Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' September 2nd, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=351b059f6a2984f309599e2a98beca8a Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Richard Weitz examined the growing Russian-Chinese cooperation regarding outer space and its implications for U.S. and NATO security.

The webinar reviewed past progress, assessed the current situation, and discussed possible developments regarding Sino-Russian military, civilian, and commercial space collaboration.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Richard Weitz
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Richard Weitz ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Weitz.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Weitz]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow and Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Political-Military Analysis, Hudson Institute

Dr. Richard Weitz specializes in regional security developments relating to Europe, Eurasia, and East Asia, as well as U.S. foreign and defense policies. He has authored and edited numerous books and monographs, including ''Parsing Chinese-Russian Military Exercises'' (2015) and ''China-Russia Security Relations'' (2008). He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University and is proficient in Russian, French, and German.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Richard Connolly: Kalashnikov Economy

2025-08-19T09:03:07Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 30th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=84542eacfc768cddf8aa777b03c50f83 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
In an extended session, Dr. Richard Connolly discussed the final two reports from his multi-part research project, ''Kalashnikov Economy.''

The event explored the Kalashnikov Economy's links with the outside world and examined how the Kalashnikov Economy contributes to regime perpetuation in Russia.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Richard Connolly
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Richard Connolly ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Connolly.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Connolly]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Eastern Advisory Group; Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Richard Connolly is the director of Eastern Advisory Group and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. He specializes in the Russian economy, focusing on economic policy, industrial development, and the defense and energy industries. His research also examines the impact of Western sanctions on Russia and its role in the global economy.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Dima Adamsky: MMPD - Reality Check and Way Ahead

2025-08-19T09:02:38Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 26th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Read Ahead ===
[https://example.com/read-ahead Link to Read Ahead]

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=0030449c6e290ec96b429db53d220415 Link to Video Recording]

=== Abstract ===
Dr. Dmitry Adamsky presented the third in a three-part series of workshops examining the establishment of the new Main Military Political Directorate (MMPD).

This session provided a reality check on the MMPD's current operations and explored the way ahead for its development. Dr. Adamsky was joined by Olga Oliker, Michael Kofman, and Joe Cheravitch as discussants, who provided analysis and critiques of the ongoing research.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Dmitry Adamsky
* Discussant Remarks:
* Olga Oliker - Program Director for Europe and Central Asia, International Crisis Group
* Michael Kofman - Senior Research Scientist, CNA
* Joseph Cheravitch - Doctoral Student, King’s College London
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Dr. Dmitry Adamsky ====
[[File:Photo_Dmitry_Adamsky.jpg|thumb|200px|Dmitry Adamsky]]
'''Title:''' Professor
'''Affiliation:''' School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya University

Dr. Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky specializes in international security, cultural approaches to IR, and American, Russian, and Israeli national security policies. He is the author of several award-winning books, including ''Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, Politics and Strategy'' (Stanford UP), which won the 2020 ISA best book award in the category of Religion and IR.

==== Olga Oliker ====
[[File:Photo_Olga_Oliker.jpg|thumb|200px|Olga Oliker]]
'''Title:''' Program Director for Europe and Central Asia
'''Affiliation:''' International Crisis Group

Olga Oliker specializes in the foreign and security policies of Russia, Ukraine, and Central Asia, as well as nuclear weapon strategy and arms control. She is a member of the Deep Cuts Commission and an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS. She holds a PhD in political science from MIT.

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' CNA

Michael Kofman focuses on Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. He is a Senior Editor at ''War on the Rocks'' and runs a blog on Russian armed forces at [https://russianmilitaryanalysis.wordpress.com/ Russian Military Analysis]. He holds an MA in International Security from Georgetown University.

==== Joseph Cheravitch ====
[[File:Photo_Joseph_Cheravitch.jpg|thumb|200px|Joseph Cheravitch]]
'''Title:''' Doctoral Student
'''Affiliation:''' King’s College London

Joe Cheravitch is a doctoral student at King’s College London. He has worked as a defense analyst and served in the U.S. Army from 2008 to 2012. He is a graduate of the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Andrew Monaghan: Russian Strategic Planning - Futures and Foresight Analysis

2025-08-19T09:02:33Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 24th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===

=== Details ===
Dr. Andrew Monaghan presented the second webinar in a series focusing on Russian Futures.

The session explored Russian strategic planning and foresight analysis, examining how Russia approaches long-term planning and the implications for its role in global affairs.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Andrew Monaghan
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Andrew Monaghan ====
[[File:Photo_Andrew_Monaghan.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrew Monaghan]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Research Network Ltd; Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Andrew Monaghan is Director of the Russia Research Network Ltd and a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI. He has advised governments, international organizations, and major companies on Russian affairs. He is the author of several books, including ''Dealing with the Russians'' (2019) and ''Power in Modern Russia'' (2017).

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Russian Spetsnaz in the Grey Zone

2025-08-19T09:01:56Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 19th, 2021 at 15:00 CEST / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=5f46a06ecd9bbc273df32ae597edf6a2 Link to Video Recording]

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1540 CEST / 1000-1040 EDT: Panelist Remarks
* 1540-1600 CEST / 1040-1100 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1600-1630 CEST / 1100-1130 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Tor Bukkvoll ====
[[File:Photo_Tor_Bukkvoll.jpg|thumb|200px|Tor Bukkvoll]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Norwegian Defence Research Establishment

Dr. Tor Bukkvoll specializes in political developments in Russia and Ukraine, particularly in defense and security. He has published extensively on Russian Special Operations Forces, private military companies, and precision-strike regimes. He holds a PhD from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

==== Simon Miles ====
[[File:Photo_Simon_Miles.jpg|thumb|200px|Simon Miles]]
'''Title:''' Assistant Professor
'''Affiliation:''' Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University

Simon Miles is an assistant professor at Duke University, focusing on international relations and strategy. He is the author of ''Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War'' (2020) and is currently working on a history of the Warsaw Pact.

==== David J. Kilcullen ====
[[File:Photo_David_Kilcullen.jpg|thumb|200px|David Kilcullen]]
'''Title:''' Professor of International and Political Studies
'''Affiliation:''' University of New South Wales, Canberra; Arizona State University; CEO, Cordillera Applications Group

Dr. David Kilcullen is a leading theorist and practitioner of guerrilla and unconventional warfare, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism. He has served as a senior advisor to U.S. General David Petraeus and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He is the author of five prize-winning books and leads the Future Operations Research Group at UNSW Canberra.

==== Mark Galeotti ====
[[File:Photo_Mark_Galeotti.jpg|thumb|200px|Mark Galeotti]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Mayak Intelligence Ltd.; Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI; Honorary Professor, University College London

Dr. Mark Galeotti is an expert in Russian politics and security affairs, focusing on intelligence agencies, organized crime, and special forces. He is the author of several books, including ''Spetsnaz: Russia’s Special Forces'' (2015) and ''Russian Political War'' (2019). His next book, ''The Weaponisation of Everything,'' will be published in 2022.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Richard Connolly: Russia as a Geo-economic Competitor

2025-08-19T09:01:36Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 17th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=346bc9b998b536ea2714b9232321c8d0 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Richard Connolly discussed the outcomes of his multi-part research project, ''Russia as a Geo-economic Competitor.''

The presentation focused on the importance of Russia as an oil, gas, and natural resource exporter. Dr. Connolly examined how energy and natural resource exports contribute to Russia's global role and influence.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Richard Connolly
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Richard Connolly ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Connolly.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Connolly]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Eastern Advisory Group; Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Richard Connolly is the director of Eastern Advisory Group and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. He specializes in the Russian economy, focusing on economic policy, industrial development, and the defense and energy industries. His research also examines the impact of Western sanctions on Russia and its role in the global economy.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Mark Galeotti: Russian Intelligence & Security Community

2025-08-19T09:01:09Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 12th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=2f252929e0478af20d0f72962750ecf0 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
The Kremlin is caught in a vicious circle: its powerful and influential intelligence and security agencies perpetuate a strategic culture that presents Russia as being under constant threat, and the consequent ‘defensive’ adventurism only increases the level of international mistrust.

Dr. Mark Galeotti provided an assessment of the various elements of the Russian intelligence and security community (RISC), their distinctive roles and organizational cultures, and their capacity to affect Russian domestic and foreign policy.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Mark Galeotti
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Mark Galeotti ====
[[File:Photo_Mark_Galeotti.jpg|thumb|200px|Mark Galeotti]]
'''Title:''' Honorary Professor
'''Affiliation:''' UCL SSEES; Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI; Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Institute of International Relations Prague

Dr. Mark Galeotti is an expert in Russian politics and security affairs, focusing on the interconnections between intelligence agencies, organized crime, and special forces. He is the author of several books, including ''We Need To Talk About Putin'' (2021) and ''Russian Political War'' (2019). He has advised institutions such as the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and Europol.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Andrew Monaghan: Russian Futures - Strategic Planning Process

2025-08-19T09:00:40Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 10th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=0aa7d190f012ae04d115d941957fe0bb Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Andrew Monaghan was joined by Nazrin Mehdiyeva, Florence Gaub, and Richard Connolly to discuss ongoing research examining Russian futures.

The panel explored Russian approaches to strategic planning and foresight, assessing both the extent of Russia’s “long game” and the sustainability of Russian power through the 2020s. The discussion also examined the role Russia can play in international affairs in the post-COVID-19 era.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Andrew Monaghan, Nazrin Mehdiyeva, Florence Gaub, and Richard Connolly
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Andrew Monaghan ====
[[File:Photo_Andrew_Monaghan.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrew Monaghan]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Research Network Ltd; Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Andrew Monaghan is Director of the Russia Research Network Ltd and a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI. He has advised governments, international organizations, and major companies on Russian affairs. He is the author of several books, including ''Dealing with the Russians'' (2019) and ''Power in Modern Russia'' (2017).

==== Nazrin Mehdiyeva ====
[[File:Photo_Nazrin_Mehdiyeva.jpg|thumb|200px|Nazrin Mehdiyeva]]
'''Title:''' Expert on Russian Energy and Foreign Policy
'''Affiliation:''' Independent Analyst

Nazrin Mehdiyeva specializes in Russian energy policy and foreign relations. She has contributed to numerous publications and policy discussions on Russia’s strategic planning and its role in global affairs.

==== Florence Gaub ====
[[File:Photo_Florence_Gaub.jpg|thumb|200px|Florence Gaub]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Director
'''Affiliation:''' European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)

Dr. Florence Gaub focuses on strategic foresight and the future of international security. She has published extensively on topics related to Russia’s strategic planning and its implications for global stability.

==== Richard Connolly ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Connolly.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Connolly]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Eastern Advisory Group; Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Richard Connolly specializes in Russian economic policy, industrial development, and defense industries. He has published extensively on the sustainability of Russian power and its strategic planning processes.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

FPRI: Russia's Zapad-2021 Exercises

2025-08-19T09:00:20Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 5th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=2daf36ad357c2524c7c5f2806f8eb6ec Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI partnered with the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) to examine Zapad-2021 in the historical context of annual Russian military exercises since 2009.

The discussion synthesized current conversations within the Russian military and political leadership regarding Zapad-2021. The team presented ongoing research and concluded by laying out several key indicators to watch for before, during, and after Zapad-2021.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Johan Norberg and Robert Lee
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Johan Norberg ====
[[File:Photo_Johan_Norberg.jpg|thumb|200px|Johan Norberg]]
'''Title:''' Eurasia Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute; Senior Military Analyst, Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI)

Johan Norberg is one of the world’s leading experts on Russian military affairs. He has worked at Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI) for 24 years, examining developments in the Russian Armed Forces. His publications include ''Russian Military Capability in a Ten-Year Perspective'' (2019) and ''Training to Fight: Russia’s Major Military Exercises 2011-2014'' (2015). He has also served as a visiting scholar at Columbia University.

==== Robert Lee ====
[[File:Photo_Robert_Lee.jpg|thumb|200px|Robert Lee]]
'''Title:''' Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute

Robert Lee specializes in Russian military affairs and has contributed to FPRI’s research on topics such as Russian aviation, armored vehicles, and military posture in the Arctic. He is a PhD candidate at King’s College London and has served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps. He holds an MA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

FPRI: Russia's Zapad-2021 Exercises

2025-08-19T09:00:03Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 5th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=ea51689857374aa73042f4b6f61ed96b Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI partnered with the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) to examine Zapad-2021 in the historical context of annual Russian military exercises since 2009.

The discussion synthesized current conversations within the Russian military and political leadership regarding Zapad-2021. The team presented ongoing research and concluded by laying out several key indicators to watch for before, during, and after Zapad-2021.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Johan Norberg and Robert Lee
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Johan Norberg ====
[[File:Photo_Johan_Norberg.jpg|thumb|200px|Johan Norberg]]
'''Title:''' Eurasia Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute; Senior Military Analyst, Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI)

Johan Norberg is one of the world’s leading experts on Russian military affairs. He has worked at Sweden’s Defense Research Agency (FOI) for 24 years, examining developments in the Russian Armed Forces. His publications include ''Russian Military Capability in a Ten-Year Perspective'' (2019) and ''Training to Fight: Russia’s Major Military Exercises 2011-2014'' (2015). He has also served as a visiting scholar at Columbia University.

==== Robert Lee ====
[[File:Photo_Robert_Lee.jpg|thumb|200px|Robert Lee]]
'''Title:''' Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Foreign Policy Research Institute

Robert Lee specializes in Russian military affairs and has contributed to FPRI’s research on topics such as Russian aviation, armored vehicles, and military posture in the Arctic. He is a PhD candidate at King’s College London and has served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps. He holds an MA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

CNA: Russian Military Artificial Intelligence

2025-08-19T08:59:47Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' August 3rd, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=ea51689857374aa73042f4b6f61ed96b Link to Video Recording]

=== Link to Report ===
[https://example.com/ai-autonomy-russia-report Link to Report]

=== Abstract ===
On August 3, 2021, RSI partnered with the DoD's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) and the Center for Naval Analysis (CNA) to present a dynamic webinar on Russian advances in artificial intelligence.

CNA Russia Study Program researchers Jeffrey Edmonds and Samuel Bendett briefed key findings from their ''Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy in Russia'' report, published in May 2021 and sponsored by the JAIC.

As the Russian leadership attempts to come to terms with technology's impact on its military power and role in the world, artificial intelligence and autonomy stand out as an area of particular growth and potential for influence. While Russia may not be a primary driver of AI innovation itself, it prioritizes investing in and capitalizing on developments in AI and autonomy.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Samuel Bendett and Jeffrey Edmonds
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Samuel Bendett ====
[[File:Photo_Samuel_Bendett.jpg|thumb|200px|Samuel Bendett]]
'''Title:''' Adviser
'''Affiliation:''' CNA Strategy, Policy, Plans and Programs Center (SP3); Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security

Samuel Bendett specializes in Russian defense and technology developments, unmanned and autonomous military systems, and artificial intelligence. He is a member of CNA’s Center for Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence and an honorary "Mad Scientist" with the US Army TRADOC’s Mad Scientist Initiative. He holds an M.A. in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School, Tufts University.

==== Jeffrey Edmonds ====
[[File:Photo_Jeffrey_Edmonds.jpg|thumb|200px|Jeffrey Edmonds]]
'''Title:''' Expert on Russia and Eurasia
'''Affiliation:''' CNA

Jeffrey Edmonds focuses on the Russian military, foreign policy, threat perceptions, and information and cyber operations. He previously served as Director for Russia on the National Security Council and as a military analyst with the CIA. He holds an M.P.A. from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and has a working knowledge of Russian.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Dima Adamsky: MMPD - Historical Lessons and Emerging Theory Of Victory

2025-08-19T08:59:28Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 29th, 2021 at 16:00 CET / 10:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Read Ahead ===
[https://example.com/read-ahead Link to Read Ahead]

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=715fb047b99160a5c4b40ea987119d29 Link to Video Recording]

=== Abstract ===
Dr. Dmitry Adamsky presented the second in a three-part series of workshops examining the establishment of the new Main Military Political Directorate (MMPD).

This session explored historical lessons and emerging theories of victory related to the MMPD. Dr. Adamsky was joined by Olga Oliker, Michael Kofman, and Joe Cheravitch as discussants, who provided analysis and critiques of the ongoing research.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentation by Dr. Dmitry Adamsky
* Discussant Remarks:
* Olga Oliker - Program Director for Europe and Central Asia, International Crisis Group
* Michael Kofman - Senior Research Scientist, CNA
* Joseph Cheravitch - Doctoral Student, King’s College London
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Dr. Dmitry Adamsky ====
[[File:Photo_Dmitry_Adamsky.jpg|thumb|200px|Dmitry Adamsky]]
'''Title:''' Professor
'''Affiliation:''' School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya University

Dr. Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky specializes in international security, cultural approaches to IR, and American, Russian, and Israeli national security policies. He is the author of several award-winning books, including ''Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, Politics and Strategy'' (Stanford UP), which won the 2020 ISA best book award in the category of Religion and IR.

==== Olga Oliker ====
[[File:Photo_Olga_Oliker.jpg|thumb|200px|Olga Oliker]]
'''Title:''' Program Director for Europe and Central Asia
'''Affiliation:''' International Crisis Group

Olga Oliker specializes in the foreign and security policies of Russia, Ukraine, and Central Asia, as well as nuclear weapon strategy and arms control. She is a member of the Deep Cuts Commission and an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS. She holds a PhD in political science from MIT.

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' CNA

Michael Kofman focuses on Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. He is a Senior Editor at ''War on the Rocks'' and runs a blog on Russian armed forces at [https://russianmilitaryanalysis.wordpress.com/ Russian Military Analysis]. He holds an MA in International Security from Georgetown University.

==== Joseph Cheravitch ====
[[File:Photo_Joseph_Cheravitch.jpg|thumb|200px|Joseph Cheravitch]]
'''Title:''' Doctoral Student
'''Affiliation:''' King’s College London

Joe Cheravitch is a doctoral student at King’s College London. He has worked as a defense analyst and served in the U.S. Army from 2008 to 2012. He is a graduate of the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Russia-China Military Relations: Cooperation or Competition?

2025-08-19T08:58:47Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 22nd, 2021 at 15:00 CEST / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=24c212808a83b5a15a34aae154c9fe3b Link to Video Recording]

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1530 CEST / 1000-1040 EDT: Intro and Panelist Remarks
* 1530-1600 CEST / 1030-1100 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1600-1630 CEST / 1100-1130 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Marcin Kaczmarski ====
[[File:Photo_Marcin_Kaczmarski.jpg|thumb|200px|Marcin Kaczmarski]]
'''Title:''' Lecturer in Security Studies
'''Affiliation:''' School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow

Dr. Marcin Kaczmarski is a Lecturer in Security Studies at the University of Glasgow and Programme Director of the International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS). He is the author of ''Russia-China Relations in the Post-Crisis International Order'' (2015) and has published extensively in leading academic journals. He has held visiting scholar positions at institutions such as the Chengchi University in Taiwan and the Kennan Institute in Washington, DC.

==== Alexander Korolev ====
[[File:Photo_Alexander_Korolev.jpg|thumb|200px|Alexander Korolev]]
'''Title:''' Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
'''Affiliation:''' University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Dr. Alexander Korolev specializes in international relations theory and comparative politics with a focus on China, Russia, and great power politics. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as ''International Relations'' and ''Journal of Strategic Studies.'' He speaks English, Chinese, and Russian and holds a PhD in Political Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

==== Lyle Goldstein ====
[[File:Photo_Lyle_Goldstein.jpg|thumb|200px|Lyle Goldstein]]
'''Title:''' Research Professor
'''Affiliation:''' China Maritime Studies Institute, U.S. Naval War College

Lyle J. Goldstein is a Research Professor at the China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI) at the Naval War College. He is the founding director of CMSI and focuses on Chinese undersea warfare and US-China relations. He is the author of ''Meeting China Halfway'' (2015) and speaks both Russian and Chinese.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Chatham House: Russia's Quest for Global Influence - Africa

2025-08-19T08:58:38Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 15th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===

=== Abstract ===
Moscow’s sudden shift in approach to gathering influence and economic power worldwide has surprised policy and analytical communities that viewed Russia’s ambitions for power projection as primarily in its former satellite states and the Middle East.

Russian involvement in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia is not new, and Moscow has supported the restoration of Russian presence and influence in these regions for almost a decade. This workshop examined Russia’s national strategic objectives in Sub-Saharan Africa and the extent to which they are achieving these objectives. From the perspective of individual African states, the event also explored whether those objectives are discernible, desirable, and achievable.

=== Agenda ===

==== Session One: Russia looking at Africa ====
* 15:00 – 15:10: ''Nataliya Bugayova'' - Non-Resident National Security Research Fellow, ISW
* 15:10 – 15:20: ''Joachim Isacsson'' - Strategic Analysis Programme, Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (UK)
* 15:20 – 15:30: ''Struan MacDonald'' - Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Caribbean Division, Ministry of Defence (UK)
* 15:30 – 16:30: Moderated Q&A - Keir Giles, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House

==== Session Two: Africa looking at Russia ====
* 17:00 – 17:10: ''Dzvinka Kachur'' - Researcher, Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
* 17:10 – 17:20: ''Jideofor Adibe'' - Professor of International Relations and Political Science, Nasarawa State University (Nigeria)
* 17:20 – 17:30: ''Samuel Ramani'' - University of Oxford (UK)
* 17:30 – 18:30: Moderated Q&A - Alex Vines, Managing Director, Risk, Ethics and Resilience; Director, Africa Programme, Chatham House

=== Biographies ===

==== Nataliya Bugayova ====
[[File:Photo_Nataliya_Bugayova.jpg|thumb|200px|Nataliya Bugayova]]
'''Title:''' Non-Resident National Security Research Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Institute for the Study of War (ISW)

Nataliya Bugayova specializes in Kremlin decision-making, information operations, and campaigns in the former Soviet Union and Africa. She previously led ISW's Russia and Ukraine research team.

==== Joachim Isacsson ====
[[File:Photo_Joachim_Isacsson.jpg|thumb|200px|Joachim Isacsson]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Assistant Head
'''Affiliation:''' Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC), UK MOD

Colonel Joachim Isacsson is a Swedish Marine with 35 years of military service, including training programs in African nations. He focuses on Africa as part of the DCDC Futures and Global Strategic Trends Programme.

==== Struan MacDonald ====
[[File:Photo_Straun_MacDonald.jpg|thumb|200px|Struan MacDonald]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Head
'''Affiliation:''' Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Caribbean Division, UK Ministry of Defence

Struan MacDonald has a 30-year career in the UK MOD, including leading the Russia policy team from 2016-2020. He now focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

==== Dzvinka Kachur ====
[[File:Photo_Dzvinka_Kachur.jpg|thumb|200px|Dzvinka Kachur]]
'''Title:''' Researcher
'''Affiliation:''' Stellenbosch University

Dzvinka Kachur researches disinformation and Russian influences in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Zambia. She holds degrees from the University of Oxford and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

==== Jideofor Adibe ====
[[File:Photo_Jideofor_Adibe.jpg|thumb|200px|Jideofor Adibe]]
'''Title:''' Professor of Political Science and International Relations
'''Affiliation:''' Nasarawa State University

Jideofor Adibe is a professor specializing in African politics and international relations. He is the founding editor of ''African Renaissance'' and editor-in-chief of the ''Journal of African Union Studies.'' He consults for organizations such as the Brookings Institution.

==== Samuel Ramani ====
[[File:Photo_Samuel_Ramani.jpg|thumb|200px|Samuel Ramani]]
'''Title:''' Tutor of Politics and International Relations
'''Affiliation:''' University of Oxford

Samuel Ramani specializes in Russian foreign policy, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. He is a regular contributor to media outlets and think tanks, and is writing a book on Russia's foreign policy towards Africa.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Chatham House: Myths & Misconceptions - Foreign Policy

2025-08-19T08:58:09Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 13th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=9926bbb525c29286b7b8f178e82eef90 Link to Video Recording]

=== Link to Report ===
[https://www.chathamhouse.org/2021/05/myths-and-misconceptions-debate-russia Link to Report]

=== Abstract ===
The West’s Russia policy frequently contains flawed assessments based on inaccurate premises, with potentially serious consequences for international security.

The growing threat of China has left some in the West inclined to overlook the Russia threat, in the hope that friendlier relations might provide a better counterweight against Beijing. This would be unwise, as Moscow makes an unreliable partner.

This event also explored why the notion that the West can exploit tensions between Russia and China both misunderstands the nature of the relationship between the two countries and overestimates its susceptibility to Western leverage.

=== Myths Explored ===
* ''The West’s relations with Russia must be normalized to counter the rise of China''
* ''We must drive a wedge between Russia and China to impede their ability to act in tandem against Western interests''

=== Speaker Biographies ===

==== Annette Bohr ====
[[File:Photo_Annette_Bohr.jpg|thumb|200px|Annette Bohr]]
'''Title:''' Associate Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House

Annette Bohr has over 30 years of experience as an analyst of Central Asia, specializing in the domestic, energy, and foreign policies of the region. She regularly advises corporate investors and prepares briefings on political risk and strategies of engagement in Central Asian states for international financial institutions, oil and gas companies, and government departments.

==== James Nixey ====
[[File:Photo_James_Nixey.jpg|thumb|200px|James Nixey]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia-Eurasia Programme, Chatham House

James Nixey is the Director of the Russia-Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, specializing in the relationships between Russia and other post-Soviet countries. He has published extensively on Russian influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia and regularly comments in national and global media.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Richard Connolly: Russia's Arms Exports

2025-08-19T08:56:13Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' July 8th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=cd7502a8a117394ef53fe2beb140a644 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Richard Connolly (Eastern Advisory Group) presented lessons on Russia's Arms Exports as a strategic good.

=== Format ===
The panelist presented for 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1530 CEST / 0900-0930 EST: Presentation
* 1530-1600 CEST / 0930-1000 EST: Question & Answer Session

=== Speaker Biography ===

==== Dr. Richard Connolly ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Connolly.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Connolly]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Eastern Advisory Group; Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Richard Connolly is the director of Eastern Advisory Group and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. He was previously director of the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Birmingham and an associate fellow on the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House.

His research interests include economic policy, industrial development, and the development of the defense and energy industries in Russia, the impact of Western sanctions on the Russian economy, and Russia’s role in the global economy.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

File:7 April Q&A Answers by Emily Ferris.pdf

2025-08-19T08:42:11Z

Michael.Niemiec:

McDermott: Russia's Future Warfare Capability - the Adoption of C4ISR

2025-08-19T08:39:33Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' June 28th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=7405e39a1690869474a9b69dbd4c8fc9 Link to Video Recording]

=== Connection Instructions ===
Using the link above, register for the event ahead of time. Webex will then send a message to you with a link 15 minutes before the event. When joining the event, especially for government attendees, click "Join by browser," which is under the "Join Now" button in blue. The blue button will open the desktop application, which isn't possible on government computers.

=== Abstract ===
Dr. Roger McDermott explored Moscow’s experimentation with, and refinements of, the integration of C4ISR to enhance its conventional military capabilities, which came to fruition in its operational experience in Syria.

The presentation discussed how Russia’s General Staff, using preexisting concepts and the results of earlier reform, finally tried and tested a Russian military variant of network-centric warfare.

=== Speaker Biography ===

==== Roger N. McDermott ====
[[File:Photo_Roger_McDermott.jpg|thumb|200px|Roger McDermott]]
'''Title:''' Visiting Senior Research Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Department of War Studies, King’s College London; Research Associate, Institute of Middle East, Central Asia and Caucasus Studies, University of St. Andrews

Roger N. McDermott is a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London and a Research Associate at the University of St. Andrews. He is also Senior Fellow in Eurasian Military Studies at The Jamestown Foundation, Washington DC. McDermott specializes in Russian defense and security issues and is on the editorial boards of ''Russian Law & Politics'' and the ''Journal of Power Institutions in Post-Soviet Societies.''

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Dima Adamsky: Main Military Political Directorate - A Genesis

2025-08-19T08:39:11Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' June 21st, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=514ae8c48be4a22b64682a234f31d414 Link to Video Recording]

=== Abstract ===
Dr. Dmitry Adamsky presented the first in a three-part series of workshops examining the establishment of the new Main Military Political Directorate (MMPD).

The workshop explored the mission, structure, and concept of operations of the MMPD, tracing its evolution from Soviet-era roots to its current employment in the Russian Ministry of Defense. This session established a baseline understanding of the organization, from which subsequent research will assess implications for Russian policy and strategy.

=== Speaker Biography ===

==== Dr. Dmitry Adamsky ====
[[File:Photo_Dmitry_Adamsky.jpg|thumb|200px|Dmitry Adamsky]]
'''Title:''' Professor
'''Affiliation:''' School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya University

Dr. Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky is a Professor at IDC Herzliya University, specializing in international security, cultural approaches to IR, and American, Russian, and Israeli national security policies. He is the author of several award-winning books, including ''Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, Politics and Strategy'' (Stanford UP), which won the 2020 ISA best book award in the category of Religion and IR.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Implications of the Evolving Sino-Russian Partnership

2025-08-19T08:38:50Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' June 17th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=b7dc5341b875ffec260fd57b10ff975f Link to Video Recording]

=== Connection Instructions ===
Using the link above, register for the event ahead of time. Webex will then send a message to you with a link 15 minutes before the event. When joining the event, especially for government attendees, click "Join by browser," which is under the "Join Now" button in blue. The blue button will open the desktop application, which isn't possible on government computers.

=== Format ===
Each panelist presented for 5-7 minutes followed by guided discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1540 CEST / 1000-1040 EDT: Panelist Remarks
* 1540-1600 CEST / 1040-1100 EDT: Guided Discussion
* 1600-1630 CEST / 1100-1130 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Andrea Kendall-Taylor ====
[[File:Photo_Andrea_Kendall-Taylor.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrea Kendall-Taylor]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow and Director of the Transatlantic Security Program
'''Affiliation:''' Center for a New American Security

Andrea Kendall-Taylor is a Senior Fellow at CNAS, focusing on Russia, authoritarianism, and threats to democracy. She previously served as Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council and as a senior analyst at the CIA. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from UCLA.

==== Bobo Lo ====
[[File:Photo_Bobo_Lo.jpg|thumb|200px|Bobo Lo]]
'''Title:''' Independent International Relations Analyst
'''Affiliation:''' Associate Research Fellow, Russia/NIS Centre, IFRI; Non-Resident Fellow, Lowy Institute; Senior Fellow, CEPA

Bobo Lo is an independent analyst specializing in Russia-China relations. He is the author of several books, including ''A Wary Embrace: What the China-Russia Relationship Means for the World'' (2017) and ''Russia and the New World Disorder'' (2015). He has held senior positions at Chatham House and the Australian Embassy in Moscow.

==== Angela Stent ====
[[File:Photo_Angela_Stent.jpg|thumb|200px|Angela Stent]]
'''Title:''' Director, Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies
'''Affiliation:''' Georgetown University; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

Dr. Angela Stent is a Professor at Georgetown University and a Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution. She is the author of several books, including ''Putin’s World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest'' (2019). She has served as National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council.

==== Brian G. Carlson ====
[[File:Photo_Brian_Carlson.jpg|thumb|200px|Brian G. Carlson]]
'''Title:''' Head of the Global Security Team
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Security Studies (CSS)

Brian G. Carlson is head of the Global Security Team at CSS. His research focuses on China-Russia relations and foreign policies. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS and speaks both Chinese and Russian.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Chatham House: Myths & Misconceptions - Sanctions

2025-08-19T08:38:32Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' June 10th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=6c45cae511a05f538472b4ae2c747e89 Link to Video Recording]

=== Link to Report ===
[https://www.chathamhouse.org/2021/05/myths-and-misconceptions-debate-russia Link to Report]

=== Abstract ===
The West’s Russia policy frequently contains flawed assessments based on inaccurate premises, with potentially serious consequences for international security.

With sanctions as the principal instrument of choice for the West attempting to change Moscow’s risk calculus, understanding them in the whole is crucial for their continued implementation and effectiveness.

This event discussed why sanctions are often dismissed as effective tools for constraining Moscow and examined how, at key moments, they have played a critical role in influencing Russia’s actions. It explored why time increases their effectiveness, how they affect Russia’s economy, and their overall impact on Russia’s domestic and foreign affairs.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentations:
* ''Why sanctions are dismissed as effective tools'' - Nigel Gould-Davies, IISS
* ''Critical moments where sanctions influenced Russia's actions'' - Nigel Gould-Davies, IISS
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Moderator: James Nixey ====
[[File:Photo_James_Nixey.jpg|thumb|200px|James Nixey]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia-Eurasia Programme, Chatham House

James Nixey is the Director of the Russia-Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, specializing in the relationships between Russia and other post-Soviet countries. He has published extensively on Russian influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia, and regularly comments in national and global media.

==== Speaker: Nigel Gould-Davies ====
[[File:Photo_Nigel_Gould-Davies.jpg|thumb|200px|Nigel Gould-Davies]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow for Russia and Eurasia
'''Affiliation:''' International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)

Nigel Gould-Davies is a Senior Fellow at IISS and Editor of ''Strategic Survey: The Annual Assessment of Geopolitics.'' He previously served in the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, including as head of the economics department in Moscow and ambassador to Belarus. He is the author of ''Tectonic Politics: Global Political Risk in an Age of Transformation'' (2019).

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Chatham House: Myths & Misconceptions - Russia and the West

2025-08-19T08:23:40Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' June 3rd, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=19cb8eba7cbb8698d460a20cb2b31668 Link to Video Recording]

=== Link to Report ===
[https://www.chathamhouse.org/2021/05/myths-and-misconceptions-debate-russia Link to Report]

=== Abstract ===
Western policy towards Russia often reflects flawed assessments, with potentially serious consequences for international security. Two key baseline assumptions provide a framework for many of these assessments:
* ''Russia is not in conflict with the West''
* ''Russia and the West want the same thing''

This event examined the fundamentally irreconcilable differences between the West and Russia’s values and interests that make long-term, cooperative relations unlikely. Discussion covered how the adversarial nature of Russian foreign policy does not lend itself to cooperation, leaving Moscow in indefinite confrontation with the West. It explored how this is realized through unconventional hostile measures, such as undisguised electronic warfare, subversion, or assassination, that avoid conflict but are far beyond normal peacetime activity.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentations:
* ''Russia and The West Want the Same Thing'' - Keir Giles, Chatham House
* ''Russia is not in a Conflict with the West'' - Mathieu Boulegue, Chatham House
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Keir Giles ====
[[File:Photo_Keir_Giles.jpg|thumb|200px|Keir Giles]]
'''Title:''' Senior Consulting Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia-Eurasia Programme, Chatham House

Keir Giles is a Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House’s Russia-Eurasia Programme. He leads the Conflict Studies Research Centre, specializing in Eurasian security. His professional experience includes reporting on political and economic affairs in the former Soviet Union for the BBC Monitoring Service and working on Russian business law with Ernst & Young.

==== Mathieu Boulegue ====
[[File:Photo_Mathieu_Boulegue.jpg|thumb|200px|Mathieu Boulegue]]
'''Title:''' Research Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House

Mathieu Boulegue is a Research Fellow at Chatham House, specializing in Eurasian security and defense issues, as well as Russia’s domestic and foreign policy. He regularly publishes articles and papers on post-Soviet affairs and is a frequent speaker at international conferences. He holds an M.A. in International Conflict Studies from King’s College London.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Dima Adamsky: Deterrence à la Russe: A Critical Examination

2025-08-19T08:23:13Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' June 1st, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=0656ee8c46a196a73e74f13af74fee7d Link to Video Recording]

=== Link to Research ===
[https://community.apan.org/wg/rsi/project-connect/m/documents/376317 Link to Research Materials]

=== Details ===
Dr. Dmitry Adamsky presented his latest work on the Russian approach to deterrence, its novelties, prospective avenues of development, and the implications for policy and operations. He was joined by three discussants who offered critiques and perspectives on the research:
* Dr. Kristin Ven Bruusgaard
* Dr. Andrew Monaghan
* Dr. Samuel Charap

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1600 CEST / 0900-1000 EDT: Presentation on ''Deterrence à la Russe'' by Dr. Dmitry Adamsky
* 1600-1630 CEST / 1000-1030 EDT: Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Dr. Dmitry Adamsky ====
[[File:Photo_Dmitry_Adamsky.jpg|thumb|200px|Dmitry Adamsky]]
'''Title:''' Professor
'''Affiliation:''' School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya University

Dr. Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky specializes in international security, cultural approaches to IR, and American, Russian, and Israeli national security policies. He is the author of several award-winning books, including ''Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, Politics and Strategy'' (Stanford UP), which won the 2020 ISA best book award in the category of Religion and IR.

==== Dr. Kristin Ven Bruusgaard ====
[[File:Photo_Kristin_Ven_Bruusgaard.jpg|thumb|200px|Kristin Ven Bruusgaard]]
'''Title:''' Assistant Professor of Political Science
'''Affiliation:''' University of Oslo

Dr. Kristin Ven Bruusgaard focuses on Soviet and Russian nuclear strategy, nuclear and non-nuclear deterrence, and crisis dynamics in Europe. She is a certified language officer in the Norwegian Army and has published extensively in journals such as ''Security Dialogue'' and ''Journal of Strategic Studies.''

==== Dr. Andrew Monaghan ====
[[File:Photo_Andrew_Monaghan.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrew Monaghan]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Research Network; Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute

Dr. Andrew Monaghan is Director of the Russia Research Network and Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI. He has advised governments and international organizations and is the author of several books, including ''Dealing with the Russians'' (2019) and ''Power in Modern Russia'' (2017).

==== Dr. Samuel Charap ====
[[File:Photo_Samuel_Charap.jpg|thumb|200px|Samuel Charap]]
'''Title:''' Senior Political Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' RAND Corporation

Dr. Samuel Charap specializes in the foreign policies of Russia and the former Soviet states, European and Eurasian regional security, and U.S.-Russia deterrence. He is the author of ''Everyone Loses: The Ukraine Crisis and the Ruinous Contest for Post-Soviet Eurasia'' (2017) and has published extensively in journals such as ''Foreign Affairs'' and ''Survival.''

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Chatham House: Russia's Quest for Global Influence in Asia Pacific

2025-08-19T08:22:56Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' May 25th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=8405ae0bfb7fba9e8c57b126617ac0d6 Link to Video Recording]

=== Abstract ===
Russia’s presence and influence are expanding in the Asia-Pacific region. This workshop explored Russia’s assertive power projection in North-East Asia and strategic interests with regards to Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and the Pacific Arctic. It assessed Russia’s growing hard and soft power influence in the wider Asia-Pacific region, including its multifaceted engagement with countries like Vietnam, India, and Indonesia. The workshop also discussed where Russian interests intersect and compete with China’s, and outlined policy implications for the United States and its allies.

=== Agenda ===

==== Session One: ‘Near abroad’ and North-East Asia ====
* 15:10 – 15:20: ''Russian military posture and objectives'' - Vasily Kashin, HSE University Russia
* 15:20 – 15:30: ''Impact for regional countries (notably Japan)'' - Olga Puzanova, HSE University Russia
* 15:30 – 15:40: ''Policy implications for the West and the United States'' - Natasha Kuhrt, King’s College London
* 15:40 – 16:30: Moderated Q&A - Mathieu Boulegue, Chatham House

==== Session Two: ‘Far abroad’ and the wider Pacific ====
* 16:30 – 16:40: ''Russian policy towards Asia-Pacific'' - Ekaterina Koldunova, Moscow State University (MGIMO)
* 16:40 – 16:50: ''View from regional countries and China'' - Sergey Radchenko, Cardiff University
* 16:50 – 17:00: ''Policy implications for the West and the United States'' - Marcin Kaczmarski, University of Glasgow
* 17:00 – 18:00: Moderated Q&A - Yu Jie, Chatham House

=== Biographies ===

==== Chair: Mathieu Boulegue ====
[[File:Photo_Mathieu_Boulegue.jpg|thumb|200px|Mathieu Boulegue]]
'''Title:''' Research Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House

Mathieu Boulegue is a Research Fellow at Chatham House, specializing in Eurasian security and defense issues. He regularly publishes articles and papers on post-Soviet affairs and is a frequent speaker at international conferences. He holds an M.A. in International Conflict Studies from King’s College London.

==== Chair: Yu Jie ====
[[File:Photo_Yu_Jie.jpg|thumb|200px|Yu Jie]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Fellow on China
'''Affiliation:''' Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House

Dr. Yu Jie is a Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, focusing on Chinese foreign policy and economic diplomacy. She regularly briefs senior policy practitioners and has testified at the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. She holds a Ph.D. in International Relations.

==== Speaker: Vasily Kashin ====
[[File:Photo_Vasily_Kashin.jpg|thumb|200px|Vasily Kashin]]
'''Title:''' Deputy Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies (CCEIS), Higher School of Economics, Moscow

Dr. Vasily Kashin specializes in Russian military posture and objectives in Asia-Pacific. He has worked extensively in defense industry consultancy and research institutions, including RIA Novosti and CAST.

==== Speaker: Natasha Kuhrt ====
[[File:Photo_Natasha_Kuhrt.jpg|thumb|200px|Natasha Kuhrt]]
'''Title:''' Lecturer
'''Affiliation:''' Department of War Studies, King’s College London

Natasha Kuhrt is a Lecturer in International Peace & Security at King’s College London. Her research focuses on Russian foreign and security policies in Asia, and she has published widely on these topics. She holds a Ph.D. from UCL.

==== Speaker: Olga Puzanova ====
[[File:Photo_Olga_Puzanova.jpg|thumb|200px|Olga Puzanova]]
'''Title:''' Director of Undergraduate Studies in International Relations
'''Affiliation:''' Higher School of Economics, Moscow

Olga Puzanova specializes in Russo-Japanese relations and Japan's foreign policy. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Oxford and has published extensively on regional security in Asia-Pacific.

==== Speaker: Marcin Kaczmarski ====
[[File:Photo_Marcin_Kaczmarski.jpg|thumb|200px|Marcin Kaczmarski]]
'''Title:''' Lecturer
'''Affiliation:''' School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow

Dr. Marcin Kaczmarski focuses on Russia-China relations and Russia’s foreign and security policy. He is the author of ''Russia-China Relations in the Post-Crisis International Order'' (2015) and has published in leading academic journals.

==== Speaker: Sergey Radchenko ====
[[File:Photo_Sergey_Radchenko.jpg|thumb|200px|Sergey Radchenko]]
'''Title:''' Professor
'''Affiliation:''' International Relations, Cardiff University

Sergey Radchenko specializes in the Cold War and the history of Chinese and Soviet foreign relations. He is the author of ''Two Suns in the Heavens'' (2009) and ''Unwanted Visionaries'' (2014).

==== Speaker: Ekaterina Koldunova ====
[[File:Photo_Ekaterina_Koldunova.jpg|thumb|200px|Ekaterina Koldunova]]
'''Title:''' Acting Director, ASEAN Centre
'''Affiliation:''' Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO)

Dr. Ekaterina Koldunova specializes in regional transformations and security in Asia-Pacific. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to international policy discussions.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RSI Connect: Understanding the Russian Way of War

2025-08-19T08:22:29Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' May 20th, 2021 at 15:00 CEST / 09:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=4c1e5e412ff2fb7b0be816322242fb30 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI partnered with Dr. Jānis Bērziņš, Dr. Oscar Jonsson, Dr. Bettina Renz, and Dr. Kristin Ven Bruusgaard to explore the "Russian Way of War." Each scholar has recently written a thought-provoking book or essay on how the Russian military is adapting to change and engaging competition globally. This event featured an important and dynamic conversation.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentations:
* Dr. Jānis Bērziņš - Director, Center for Security and Strategic Research, National Defense Academy of Latvia
* Dr. Oscar Jonsson - Academic Director, Center for the Governance of Change, IE University, Spain
* Dr. Bettina Renz - Professor of International Security, University of Nottingham
* Dr. Kristin Ven Bruusgaard - Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Oslo
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Panelist: Oscar Jonsson ====
[[File:Photo_Oscar_Jonsson.jpg|thumb|200px|Oscar Jonsson]]
'''Title:''' Academic Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for the Governance of Change, IE University, Spain

Dr. Oscar Jonsson is Academic Director for the Center for the Governance of Change. His research focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on modern statecraft and conflict, particularly Russian modern warfare. He is the author of ''The Russian Understanding of War'' (Georgetown University Press), which was a finalist for the Association of American Publisher’s award for scholarly and professional excellence in social sciences (2020).

==== Panelist: Bettina Renz ====
[[File:Photo_Bettina_Renz.jpg|thumb|200px|Bettina Renz]]
'''Title:''' Professor of International Security
'''Affiliation:''' University of Nottingham

Dr. Bettina Renz specializes in Russian security and defense policy in the post-Cold War era. She is the author of ''Russia's Military Revival'' (2018) and has published widely on military reforms, strategic thinking, and civil-military relations. She has lectured internationally and collaborated with military practitioners.

==== Panelist: Kristin Ven Bruusgaard ====
[[File:Photo_Kristin_Ven_Bruusgaard.jpg|thumb|200px|Kristin Ven Bruusgaard]]
'''Title:''' Assistant Professor of Political Science
'''Affiliation:''' University of Oslo

Dr. Kristin Ven Bruusgaard focuses on nuclear and conventional military strategy, nuclear deterrence, and crisis dynamics, with an emphasis on Russian strategy and European security. She is a certified language officer in the Norwegian Army and has published extensively in journals such as ''Security Dialogue'' and ''Journal of Strategic Studies.''

==== Panelist: Jānis Bērziņš ====
[[File:Photo_Janis_Berzins.jpg|thumb|200px|Jānis Bērziņš]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Security and Strategic Research, National Defense Academy of Latvia

Dr. Jānis Bērziņš specializes in Russian military thought and operational realities, including hybrid and conventional warfare. He has lectured globally and advised governments and defense institutions on strategic communications, influence, and psychological operations.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Chatham House: Russia's Quest for Global Influence in Latin America

2025-08-19T08:21:43Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' May 6th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===

=== Connection Instructions ===
Using the link above, register for the event ahead of time. Webex will then send a message to you with a link 15 minutes before the event. When joining the event, especially for government attendees, click "Join by browser," which is under the "Join Now" button in blue. The blue button will open the desktop application, which isn't possible on government computers.

=== Abstract ===
Chatham House delivered the first of a three-part series: ''Russia's Quest for Global Influence.''

This workshop examined Russia’s interests in Latin American countries and how they fit into Moscow’s broader foreign policy strategy. The event discussed how Russia is perceived by the governments and societies in the region, analyzed how much influence Moscow has acquired through diplomacy, trade, and soft power, and explored the security implications for the US and its allies.

=== Agenda ===

==== Session One: Overview ====
* 15:00 – 15:15: ''How does Russia view Latin America?'' - Vladimir Rouvinski, Icesi University, Colombia
* 15:15 – 15:30: ''How influential is Russia in Latin America?'' - Jessica Ludwig, National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
* 15:30 – 16:30: Moderated Q&A - Duncan Allan, Chatham House

==== Session Two: Mechanics ====
* 16:40 – 16:50: ''Diplomacy/military'' - Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College
* 16:50 – 17:00: ''Trade/investment'' - Elena Lazarou, European Parliament, Brazil and Chatham House
* 17:00 – 17:10: ''Soft power (media, NGOs, cultural/scientific ties)'' - Juan Pablo Cardenal, CADAL, Argentina
* 17:10 – 18:10: Moderated Q&A - Christopher Sabatini, Chatham House

=== Biographies ===

==== Speaker: Jessica Ludwig ====
[[File:Photo_Jessica_Ludwig.jpg|thumb|200px|Jessica Ludwig]]
'''Title:''' Senior Program Officer
'''Affiliation:''' International Forum for Democratic Studies, National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Jessica Ludwig is a senior program officer at the International Forum for Democratic Studies, focusing on authoritarian sharp power influence in emerging democracies, particularly in Latin America. She is coeditor of the NED report ''Sharp Power: Rising Authoritarian Influence'' (2017). She holds an MA in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies from George Washington University.

==== Speaker: Vladimir Rouvinski ====
[[File:Photo_Vladimir_Rouvinski.jpg|thumb|200px|Vladimir Rouvinski]]
'''Title:''' Director, Laboratory of Politics and International Relations (PoInt)
'''Affiliation:''' Icesi University, Colombia

Vladimir Rouvinski is Director of the Laboratory of Politics and International Relations (PoInt) at Icesi University. His expertise includes Russian and Asian countries' relations with Latin America. He holds a PhD in International Development and Cooperation from Hiroshima University.

==== Speaker: Elena Lazarou ====
[[File:Photo_Elena_Lazarou.jpg|thumb|200px|Elena Lazarou]]
'''Title:''' Associate Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House

Dr. Elena Lazarou is an associate fellow at Chatham House, focusing on EU relations with Brazil and Latin America. She is currently acting head of external policies at the European Parliament’s Research Service. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge.

==== Speaker: Evan Ellis ====
[[File:Photo_Evan_Ellis.jpg|thumb|200px|Evan Ellis]]
'''Title:''' Research Professor of Latin American Studies
'''Affiliation:''' U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute

Dr. Evan Ellis specializes in Latin America’s relationships with China and other non-Western actors, transnational organized crime, and populism. He has published over 280 works, including ''China in Latin America: The Whats and Wherefores'' (2009) and ''Transnational Organized Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean'' (2018).

==== Speaker: Juan Pablo Cardenal ====
[[File:Photo_Juan_Pablo_Cardenal.jpg|thumb|200px|Juan Pablo Cardenal]]
'''Title:''' Associate Researcher
'''Affiliation:''' Center for the Opening and Development of Latin America’s Advisory Council (CADAL)

Juan Pablo Cardenal is an associated researcher at CADAL and a journalist specializing in China’s global reach. He has coauthored three books on China’s overseas influence, including ''China’s Silent Army'' (2011). He is currently monitoring Russian and Chinese state media disinformation in Latin America.

==== Moderator: Christopher Sabatini ====
[[File:Photo_Christopher_Sabatini.jpg|thumb|200px|Christopher Sabatini]]
'''Title:''' Senior Fellow for Latin America
'''Affiliation:''' Chatham House

Dr. Christopher Sabatini is senior fellow for Latin America at Chatham House. He has testified before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and is the founder of Global Americas. He holds a PhD in Government from the University of Virginia.

==== Moderator: Duncan Allan ====
[[File:Photo_Duncan_Allan.jpg|thumb|200px|Duncan Allan]]
'''Title:''' Associate Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme

Duncan Allan is an Associate Fellow at Chatham House and director of Octant Research & Analysis Ltd. He has worked extensively on Russia and Ukraine during his 28-year career at the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Richard Connolly on Russian Defense Industry Analysis

2025-08-19T08:17:24Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' May 4th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===

=== Event Materials ===
* Report available on the RSI APAN page

=== Connection Instructions ===
Using the link above, register for the event ahead of time. Webex will then send a message to you with a link 15 minutes before the event. When joining the event, especially for government attendees, click "Join by browser," which is under the "Join Now" button in blue. The blue button will open the desktop application, which isn't possible on government computers.

=== Details ===
Dr. Richard Connolly (Eastern Advisory Group) will present lessons from his Russian Defense Industry Analysis. Dr. Connolly will discuss:
* Non-strategic hypersonic weapons
* State policy, including the impact of COVID and a new armaments program
* Procurement and capacity development efforts for multiple domains – aerospace, naval, ground forces, and strategic forces

=== Format ===
The panelist will present for 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.

=== Agenda ===
* 1500-1530 CEST / 0900-0930 EST: Presentation on ''Russian Defense Industry Analysis''
* 1530-1600 CEST / 0930-1000 EST: Question & Answer Session

=== Speaker Biography ===

==== Dr. Richard Connolly ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Connolly.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Connolly]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Eastern Advisory Group; Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Richard Connolly is the director of Eastern Advisory Group and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. He was previously director of the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Birmingham and an associate fellow on the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House.

His research interests include economic policy, industrial development, and the development of the defense and energy industries in Russia, the impact of Western sanctions on the Russian economy, and Russia’s role in the global economy.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Dima Adamsky: Informational Deterrence: Variations on the Theme

2025-08-19T08:13:05Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' April 27th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===

=== Connection Instructions ===
Using the link above, register for the event ahead of time. Webex will then send a message to you with a link 15 minutes before the event. When joining the event, especially for government attendees, click "Join by browser," which is under the "Join Now" button in blue. The blue button will open the desktop application, which isn't possible on government computers.

=== Details ===
This 90-minute workshop will look at Russia's utilization of the strategic framework, psychological-cognitive methods enabling "tailored deterrence," and utilization of religion to enhance coercion.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentations:
* Dr. Dmitry Adamsky - Professor, IDC Herzliya University
* Anya Loukianova Fink - Research Analyst, CNA
* Andrew Monaghan - Director, Russia Research Network
* Michael Kofman - Senior Research Scientist, CNA
* Moderated Discussion
* Question & Answer Session

=== Biographies ===

==== Dr. Dmitry Adamsky ====
[[File:Photo_Dmitry_Adamsky.jpg|thumb|200px|Dmitry Adamsky]]
'''Title:''' Professor
'''Affiliation:''' School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya University

Dr. Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky is a Professor at IDC Herzliya University, specializing in international security, cultural approaches to IR, and American, Russian, and Israeli national security policies. He is the author of several award-winning books, including ''Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, Politics and Strategy'' (Stanford UP), which won the 2020 ISA best book award in the category of Religion and IR.

==== Anya Loukianova Fink ====
[[File:Photo_Anya_Loukianova_Fink.jpg|thumb|200px|Anya Loukianova Fink]]
'''Title:''' Research Analyst
'''Affiliation:''' CNA

Anya Loukianova Fink is a research analyst with CNA's Adversary Analytics team and a member of the Russia Studies Program. Her research focuses on Russian strategy, deterrence, military thought, and nuclear weapons issues. She holds a PhD in international security and economic policy from the University of Maryland, College Park.

==== Andrew Monaghan ====
[[File:Photo_Andrew_Monaghan.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrew Monaghan]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Russia Research Network; Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute

Dr. Andrew Monaghan is Director of the Russia Research Network and Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI. He has advised various governments and international organizations and is the author of several books, including ''Dealing with the Russians'' (2019) and ''Power in Modern Russia'' (2017).

==== Michael Kofman ====
[[File:Photo_Michael_Kofman.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael Kofman]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' CNA

Michael Kofman serves as a Senior Research Scientist in the Russia Studies Program at CNA and as a Fellow at the Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center. His research focuses on Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. He is also a Senior Editor at ''War on the Rocks'' and runs a blog on Russian armed forces at [https://russianmilitaryanalysis.wordpress.com/ Russian Military Analysis].

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Notte/Kane: Russian-Turkish Relations and Implications for US Strategy and Operations

2025-08-19T08:08:25Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' November 8th, 2022 at 17:00 CET / 11:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=4f1a5752f3733d35d1c7040d4e87eb16 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
Dr. Hanna Notte and Dr. Chen Kane will join RSI to discuss their research on ''Russian-Turkish Relations and Implications for US Strategy and Operations.'' The DTRA-funded project, conducted by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), analyzed the Russia-Turkey relationship and its impact on U.S. and NATO interests in the USEUCOM, USCENTCOM, and USAFRICOM areas of responsibility.

Building on an analysis of Russian and Turkish mutual interests, vulnerabilities, red lines, and leverages in these theatres, the project assessed likely Turkish courses of action across AORs going forward, assuming three scenarios in Russia's war against Ukraine: (1) a war of attrition; (2) Russia retreating; and (3) Russia consolidating (occupying Ukraine's Black Sea access). The study derived implications for U.S. interests from each scenario and developed recommendations for the Warfighter, DoD, and DTRA.

=== Biographies ===

==== Hanna Notte ====
[[File:Photo_Hanna_Notte.jpg|thumb|200px|Hanna Notte]]
'''Title:''' Senior Research Associate
'''Affiliation:''' Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Dr. Hanna Notte is a Senior Research Associate with the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. She completed her doctorate at Oxford University in 2018 on the topic of Russian foreign policy in the Middle East.

Her research focuses on Russia-West relations, Russian foreign policy in the Middle East, Russian military innovation, challenges to the Chemical Weapons Convention, and arms control in the Middle East. Dr. Notte holds a BA in Social and Political Sciences from Cambridge University and an MPhil in International Relations from Oxford University.

==== Chen Kane ====
[[File:Photo_Chen_Kane.jpg|thumb|200px|Chen Kane]]
'''Title:''' Middle East Nonproliferation Program Director
'''Affiliation:''' James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey

Dr. Chen Kane is the Middle East Nonproliferation Program Director at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey. She is also the Project Lead of the Middle East WMD Free Zone at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and a founder of the Middle East Next Generation Arms Control Network.

Dr. Kane holds a PhD and MALD from Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and MA and BA from Tel Aviv University.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

Fridman/Michlin-Shapir: Information War as Russia's Theory of Influence

2025-08-19T08:08:01Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' November 2nd, 2022 at 17:00 CET / 12:00 EST
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=6be1113271ece56dfeb22851fcb1c3f0 Link to Video Recording]

=== Abstract ===
The Russian concept of “information war” significantly differs from the Western view of Russia’s malign disinformation/information operations and malign influence conducted predominantly in the information domain. While Western political and professional discourse on Russia’s influence is dominated by understanding its malign activities as predominantly informational, the Russian information war presents a unique approach that is a wide-ranging framework for understanding relations in which “nonmilitary” means are employed across all possible domains to influence the opponent.

=== Details ===
RSI will host Ofer Fridman and Vera Michlin-Shapir for a discussion on their recent RSI-sponsored research titled, ''Information War as Russia's Theory of Influence.''

=== Biographies ===

==== Ofer Fridman ====
[[File:Photo_Ofer_Fridman.jpg|thumb|200px|Ofer Fridman]]
'''Title:''' Director of Operations
'''Affiliation:''' King's Center for Strategic Communications; Senior Lecturer, Department of War Studies, King's College London

Dr. Ofer Fridman is Director of Operations at King’s Centre for Strategic Communications (KCSC) and Senior Lecturer at the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. He has worked on projects commissioned by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the European Parliament, and the Government of Canada.

His recent books include ''Strategiya: The Foundations of the Russian Art of Strategy'' (Oxford University Press, 2021) and ''Russian ‘Hybrid Warfare’: Resurgence and Politicization'' (Oxford University Press, 2018/2022). Prior to his academic career, he served for 15 years in the Israel Defense Forces on active duty.

==== Vera Michlin-Shapir ====
[[File:Photo_Vera_Michlin_Shapir.jpg|thumb|200px|Vera Michlin-Shapir]]
'''Title:''' Visiting Fellow
'''Affiliation:''' King's Center for Strategic Communications; Lecturer, Department of War Studies, King's College London

Dr. Vera Michlin-Shapir is Visiting Fellow at King’s Centre for Strategic Communications (KCSC) and Lecturer at the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. She worked for six years (2010–2016) in the Israeli National Security Council, Prime Minister’s Office.

Her recent book, ''Fluid Russia: Between the Global and the National in the Post-Soviet Era,'' was published in 2021 by Cornell University Press. She coauthored a report on Russia’s coronavirus vaccine diplomacy, ''The Rise and Fall of Sputnik V—How the Kremlin Used the Coronavirus Vaccine as a Tool of Information Warfare,'' published by the Institute of Modern Russia in New York.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

RAND: Understanding Russian Coercive Signaling

2025-08-19T08:07:33Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' October 27th, 2022 at 17:00 CET / 11:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=1661886d1c8ee4e90d9cf47596d857fa Link to Video Recording]

=== Abstract ===
Moscow regularly uses limited military actions—far short of direct aggression but often creating escalatory risks—that have caused concern and consternation in Western capitals. It is, however, far from clear what Russia intends to signal through these actions. The discussion will focus on analysis of these activities during recent years to provide a better understanding of the drivers of Moscow's behavior and practical guidelines for assessing future events.

=== Details ===
Samuel Charap and Andrew Stravers from the RAND Corporation will provide insights into Russian coercive signaling, focusing on the drivers of Moscow's behavior and practical guidelines for assessing future events.

=== Biographies ===

==== Samuel Charap ====
[[File:Photo_Samuel_Charap.jpg|thumb|200px|Samuel Charap]]
'''Title:''' Senior Political Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' RAND Corporation

Samuel Charap is a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation. His research interests include the foreign policies of Russia and the former Soviet states; European and Eurasian regional security; and U.S.-Russia deterrence, strategic stability, and arms control.

Charap's book on the Ukraine crisis, ''Everyone Loses: The Ukraine Crisis and the Ruinous Contest for Post-Soviet Eurasia'' (coauthored with Timothy Colton), was published in January 2017. He is fluent in Russian and proficient in Ukrainian. Charap holds a Ph.D. in political science and an M.Phil. in Russian and East European studies from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.

==== Andrew Stravers ====
[[File:Photo_Andrew_Stravers.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrew Stravers]]
'''Title:''' Associate Political Scientist
'''Affiliation:''' RAND Corporation

Andrew (Andy) Stravers joined RAND as an Associate Political Scientist in August 2019. His research focuses on military base politics, American foreign policy, grand strategy, and great power politics.

Andy has worked on projects related to Russian coercive signaling behavior, strategic competition, global force management, and others. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas-Austin, where he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. He has published in the ''American Political Science Review,'' ''Conflict Management and Peace Science,'' and the ''Journal of Global Security Studies.''

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''

EAG: The Future of Russo-Chinese Defense-Industrial Cooperation

2025-08-19T08:07:05Z

Michael.Niemiec:

'''Date:''' September 22nd, 2022 at 17:00 CET / 11:00 EDT
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events

=== Link to Video Recording ===
[https://eucom.webex.com/eucom/lsr.php?RCID=bc36de733963e43c18e5073b7d4b0a62 Link to Video Recording]

=== Details ===
RSI will be joined by Dr. Richard Connolly to present analysis from his most recent RSI-sponsored research, ''The Sino-Russian Defense Industrial Relationship: Conflict or Cooperation.'' The discussion will provide an assessment of whether the two defense industries are collaborating or whether, in fact, they are in conflict, through an examination of joint ventures and arms transfers in the period since 2014, when their bilateral relationship intensified.

=== Biography ===

==== Richard Connolly ====
[[File:Photo_Richard_Connolly.jpg|thumb|200px|Richard Connolly]]
'''Title:''' Director
'''Affiliation:''' Eastern Advisory Group; Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Dr. Richard Connolly is the director of the consultancy Eastern Advisory Group and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. He was previously director of the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Birmingham and an associate fellow on the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House.

His most recent books are ''Russia’s Response to Sanctions,'' published by Cambridge University Press in 2018, and ''The Very Short Introduction to the Russian Economy,'' published by Oxford University Press in 2020.

=== Additional Resources ===
* '''[[Main Page#Calendar|Current Calendar]]'''
* '''[[RSI Research|All RSI Research]]'''