Ongoing tensions between Russia and the United States and its allies pose a major challenge to global peace and security. The lack of communication between the U.S. and Russia increases the risk of an unintentional armed conflict and hampers the resolution of important international security issues where Russia’s constructive engagement is essential. Amid the transition to a more multipolar world, bridging this ever-widening divide remains a critical task.
The Russia program provides a non-partisan platform for non-governmental dialogue between American and Russian experts and retired military leaders with the aim of overcoming strategic divides and addressing issues of common concern. This program was founded during the Cold War at the EastWest Institute (EWI) and relaunched at the Stimson Center in 2021. The program brings together leading representatives of the diplomatic, military, business, academic, and other professional communities from the U.S. and Russia for joint efforts to clarify mutual misperceptions, reduce the risk of inadvertent military confrontation, and develop constructive solutions to major security challenges
Karl Eikenberry, Distinguished Fellow at Stimson, reflects on his career, from the Cold War to Afghanistan, China, NATO, 9/11, and U.S. foreign policy.
September 18, 2024
Andrey Kortunov discusses RIAC’s work, sanctions, BRICS, and Russia’s relationships with China, India, and the West
September 11, 2024
Xiang Lanxin discusses U.S.-China-Russia relations, historical misperceptions, and the shifting global order
September 4, 2024
Stimson experts weigh in on the recent Putin-Kim summit and the implications of this partnership for both regional and global security
June 21, 2024
Practical considerations and requirements for a sustainable armistice and long-lasting cessation of violence
December 14, 2023
Despite the increased risks of a suspended New START Treaty, limitations in missile defenses are essential to future US-Russia arms control
October 26, 2023
Stimson Center brings together retired American and Russian senior military officers in the seventh virtual meeting of the US-Russia Military-to-Military Dialogue
February 10, 2023
Stimson Center brings together retired American and Russian senior military officers in the sixth virtual meeting of the US-Russia Military-to-Military Dialogue
October 7, 2022
