The @CSIS Europe Program has merged with the CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program and the Turkey Project to form a single program: the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program. Read the announcement here: Follow us at @CSISerep.

To address this financial gray zone, the US should:.*Create a transatlantic ISR system for financial flows.*Elevate money laundering as priority threat to natsec w/in Treasury & Justice.*Harness full potential of Magnitsky Act & FCPA .Find our other recs:

In our Kremlin Playbook 2 report, we examined the continued risk of Russian malign economic influence and the role of enablers in the West who (un)wittingly facilitate illicit financial flows and feed kleptocratic regimes

The new administration "is laying groundwork for a far-reaching anti-corruption agenda that takes on everything from international money laundering schemes to illicit tax havens to emerging kleptocracies," a welcome development

The US’ network of allies and partners is a force multiplier for U.S. legitimacy, influence, and geographic reach. @rach_ellehuus and @ColinCWall explore ways the U.S. can deepen its cooperation with NATO-ally Norway and partner Finland.

A new report by @ReconAsia and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program offers tools and recommendations for the U.S. and its allies to evaluate China’s economic activities in the Western Balkans. Read the full report here:

Voting in Dutch parliamentary elections is underway. Learn more about the major parties and issues to watch here:

In order to strengthen NATO's political cohesion, allies must address internal tensions and demonstrate committment to the alliance's values. Read more from @rach_ellehuus and @morcos_pierre 👇 .

The Netherlands heads to the polls next week. Catch up on the main parties running and the issues of the race 👇

A new report by @ReconAsia and @CSISEurope offers tools and recommendations for the U.S. and its allies to evaluate China’s economic activities in the Western Balkans. Read the full report here:

The US’ network of allies and partners is a force multiplier for U.S. legitimacy, influence, and geographic reach. In a new brief, @rach_ellehuus and @ColinCWall explore ways the U.S. can deepen its cooperation with NATO-ally Norway and partner Finland.

Although the world has remained focused on the global pandemic, the ongoing implications of Brexit have returned with a vengeance this week.

Many Chinese energy projects in the Western Balkans have weak or missing environmental assessments. Check out the full @CSISEurope and @ReconAsia “Red Flags” report on China’s economic activity in the region:

Although the world has remained focused on the global pandemic, the ongoing implications of Brexit have returned with a vengeance this week. Unpack the most recent developments with the new blog post from @DonatienneRuy 👇 .

A new report by @ReconAsia and @CSISEurope offers tools and recommendations for the U.S. and its allies to evaluate China’s economic activities in the Western Balkans. Read the full report here:

China's investments in the Western Balkans can present risks to good governance, economic growth, environmental sustainability, and digital security. A new @CSIS report provides a tool for identifying and responding to risky economic activities:

Join @CSIS at 1pm EST today for a conversation on Chinese investments in the Balkans, featuring Heather Conley, @HillmanJE, @tenaprelec, and moderator @Valeriein140. Learn more:

U.S. allies and partners are a force multiplier in magnifying U.S. legitimacy, influence, and geographic reach. In a new @CSIS brief, @rach_ellehuus and @ColinCWall explore ways the U.S. can deepen its cooperation with NATO-ally Norway and partner Finland.

What lessons can be drawn from last week’s Munich Security Conference regarding the state of the transatlantic relationship? CSIS’s @rach_ellehuus and @morcos_pierre explain.

Join @CSIS on March 2nd for a virtual event on critical tools for evaluating and responding to the risks of China's investments in the Western Balkans. Register here: