2021-06-11T14:25:02Z Copyright (c) 2021, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/topics/ukraine.html RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2021/06/08.html 2021-06-08T15:45:00Z 2021-06-08T15:45:00Z

Media are invited to join a call with RAND experts about prospects for the upcoming summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Topics for discussion include tensions over Ukraine, cyberattacks, regional stability issues, treatment of political opponents and economic sanctions, all of which are likely to arise during the first face-to-face meeting between the two world leaders.

Todd C. Helmus; Krystyna Marcinek; Julia Nething; Danielle Schlang; Ryan Andrew Brown https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR4429.html 2021-03-24T06:00:00Z 2021-03-24T06:00:00Z

Many pro-Ukraine activists surveyed on Twitter support the United States and the European Union and oppose Russia and its influence on Ukraine. They have used Twitter—and other social media and offline channels—to help counter Russian influence. Half said they would be open to receiving social media training.

Samuel Charap https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP68278.html 2020-09-16T07:30:00Z 2020-09-16T07:30:00Z

This paper analyzes Russia's use of force in Ukraine since the end of major combat operations in February 2015.

Andrew Radin https://www.rand.org/pubs/commercial_books/CB908.html 2020-06-26T05:15:00Z 2020-06-26T05:15:00Z

The international community‘s approach to building state institutions needs its own reform. This innovative book proposes a new strategy, rooted in a rigorous analysis of recent missions.

Ben Connable; Abby Doll; Alyssa Demus; Dara Massicot; Clint Reach; Anthony Atler; William Mackenzie; Matthew Povlock; Lauren Skrabala https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2563z1.html 2020-05-27T05:30:00Z 2020-05-27T05:30:00Z

Russia's ability to deploy military forces around the world is significantly depleted from the Soviet era. This report describes the strengths and weaknesses of Russia's ground force deployment capacity.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF410.html 2019-10-08T11:42:00Z 2019-10-08T11:42:00Z

Disputes over the regional order in post-Soviet Europe and Eurasia are at the core of the breakdown in relations between Russia and the West and have created major challenges for the states caught in between. A new approach to the order could boost security and prosperity in the region.

Todd C. Helmus https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT496z1.html 2018-08-31T06:00:00Z 2018-08-31T06:00:00Z

Document submitted August 30, 2018, as an addendum to testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on August 1, 2018.

Todd C. Helmus https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT496.html 2018-08-01T10:53:00Z 2018-08-01T10:53:00Z

Russia is engaged in an active, worldwide propaganda campaign, but it is particularly interested in targeting its western border. What can the United States and allied governments do to limit Russian influence in the region?

Samuel Charap; Jeremy Shapiro; Alyssa Demus https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE297.html 2018-06-13T04:20:00Z 2018-06-13T04:20:00Z

This Perspective proposes a new approach to the regional order in post-Soviet Europe and Eurasia that would foster greater stability in the region and reduce dangerous tensions in Russia-West relations.

Todd C. Helmus; Elizabeth Bodine-Baron; Andrew Radin; Madeline Magnuson; Joshua Mendelsohn; William Marcellino; Andriy Bega; Zev Winkelman https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2237.html 2018-04-12T00:15:00Z 2018-04-12T00:15:00Z

Russia uses social media in nearby states to sow dissent against neighboring governments and NATO. Options for countering the Kremlin's campaign include tracking and blocking propaganda more quickly and offering alternative content to help displace the Russian narrative.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/press/2018/04/12.html 2018-04-12T00:01:00Z 2018-04-12T00:01:00Z

Russia is waging a social media campaign in the Baltics, Ukraine and nearby states to sow dissent against neighboring governments, as well as NATO and the European Union.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF382.html 2018-03-08T05:15:00Z 2018-03-08T05:15:00Z

The perspectives collected in these conference proceedings explore alternatives to the current approaches to the regional order for the states "in between" the West and Russia -- Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Mark Cozad https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2080.html 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z

Russian military modernization raises concerns about the Intelligence Community's (IC's) ability to warn of Russian aggression, particularly on NATO's eastern flank. Using themes from past events, the report makes recommendations to improve warning.

Olena Bogdan https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD403.html 2018-02-26T06:00:00Z 2018-02-26T06:00:00Z

This dissertation examines divergent economic paths between regions in several countries and recommends specific steps for Ukraine's regional and overall economic policy.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2195.html 2018-01-15T05:15:00Z 2018-01-15T05:15:00Z

Religion is a visible force in the sociopolitical life of post-Soviet countries. Understanding how religion has contributed to peace or tensions in the region could inform policymakers and others working to bring stability to the former Soviet republics.

Michael Kofman; Katya Migacheva; Brian Nichiporuk; Andrew Radin; Olesya Tkacheva; Jenny Oberholtzer https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1498.html 2017-05-09T05:30:00Z 2017-05-09T05:30:00Z

Russia's annexation of Crimea was a decisive use of military force toward political ends. But Russia benefited from favorable circumstances that make this hard to replicate. Moscow likely considers its campaign in Eastern Ukraine a strategic success but an unsuccessful operation.

Stephanie Pezard; Andrew Radin; Thomas S. Szayna; F. Stephen Larrabee https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1579.html 2017-04-13T06:45:00Z 2017-04-13T06:45:00Z

Perceptions of Russia as a military threat differ sharply across Europe. But European leaders generally agree that relations with Russia have changed irreparably, tensions are unlikely to recede anytime soon, and future actions toward Russia will depend on Moscow's behavior.

F. Stephen Larrabee; Stephanie Pezard; Andrew Radin; Nathan Chandler; Keith Crane; Thomas S. Szayna https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1305.html 2017-01-18T06:30:00Z 2017-01-18T06:30:00Z

Russia's aggression against Ukraine has highlighted potential threats to NATO and the EU. But European countries differ in how susceptible they are to possible Russian actions.

Olga Oliker; Lynn E. Davis; Keith Crane; Andrew Radin; Celeste Gventer; Susanne Sondergaard; James T. Quinlivan; Stephan B. Seabrook; Jacopo Bellasio; Bryan Frederick; Andriy Bega; Jakub P. Hlavka https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1475-1.html 2016-10-05T00:01:00Z 2016-10-05T00:01:00Z

The 2014 Maidan revolution created an opportunity for change in a system that had resisted it for 25 years. The Ukrainian security establishment has progressed since then, but its efforts have been insufficient to address the threats now facing the nation.

Olga Oliker; Christopher S. Chivvis; Keith Crane; Olesya Tkacheva; Scott Boston https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE144.html 2015-09-22T06:00:00Z 2015-09-22T06:00:00Z

Russia's attitude toward Ukraine is consistent with historical Russian (and Soviet) thinking about security interests and foreign policy. But these patterns are only a starting point for understanding recent events.