Publications

In contrast to other CIS states, Turkmenistan is characterized by a tribal culture and the fact that under the first president, Saparmurat Niyazov, a totalitarian regime had been established there. Af...chevron_right

This brief analyzes the internal challenges the authoritarian regime in Tajikistan faces, ranging from an economic crisis and regionalism to domestic political confrontation, and radical Islam. Accord...chevron_right

This brief addresses the situation in Kyrgyzstan and the variety of ways it stands apart from its Central Asian neighbors, particularly with regards to political developments and its functioning under...chevron_right

This brief assesses the situation in Kazakhstan since the 2011 upheavals in the country. These include an upsurge in Islamist activity, terrorist attacks, an oil workers' strike, and other events in t...chevron_right

We may want to assume that nuclear weapons are existential ‘facts’, but Alexei Arbatov thinks otherwise. By reminding ourselves of the atypical dangers they pose, we also provide ourselves added opportunities to rejuvenate arms reduction and nonproliferation efforts.chevron_right

The book collects the views of young visiting scholars and interns on issues like EU relations with its eastern neighbors, historical reconciliation between Russia and Poland, the benefits and shortco...chevron_right

This book examines the contrasting forms of authoritarian rule in Russia and China, and considers whether authoritarianism in general is sustainable in a post-modern century. The idea of authoritaria...chevron_right

Limited resources and scientific-technical difficulties continue to hamper India’s attempts to develop a viable missile defense system. However, the mere fact that New Delhi plans to continue its program will ensure that tensions with China and Pakistan remain high, or so argues Petr Topychkanov.chevron_right

In 2011, NATO and Russia agreed in principle to cooperate on missile defense. Since the Lisbon Summit, however, little progress has been made. According to the author, the development of a joint NATO-...chevron_right

This brief analyzes the current situation in the North Caucasus, which, in the opinion of many people elsewhere in Russia, has become a kind of an “internal abroad.” The author argues that the North C...chevron_right

This brief cautions against exaggerating the possibility that the revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya will set off a chain reaction throughout the Arab world or the wider Muslim world. The author ...chevron_right

This brief analyzes political developments in Russia during the third year of Medvedev’s presidency. According to the author, the tandem model – which divided roles into that of official leader, Presi...chevron_right

This book compares Russia’s post-communist transformation with that of the Central and Eastern European states. The book’s authors, including leading Carnegie Moscow Center experts, pose the question:...chevron_right

This paper discusses challenges to strategic security in South Asia, with a focus on nuclear weapons. The author describes external factors that weaken the stability in South Asia and discusses unilat...chevron_right

This paper discusses the American-Russian Treaty on Strategic Offensive Arms (New START) and its contribution to a controlled reduction of nuclear weapons. The authors analyze the negotiations, the ne...chevron_right