Samuel Charap

Frozen Conflicts in Eurasia: The Cyprus Analogy

Samuel Charap explains what Western policymakers can learn from Cyprus in dealing with Georgia’s secessionist conflicts with Abkhazia and South Ossetia and its inter-state conflict with Russia.

Eurasian Abrasions

The Tymoshenko Verdict and Ukraine’s European Future

Samuel Charap argues that the conviction of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is a sign that the Euro-Atlantic integration paradigm may have run its course.

In Russia, Turning Back the Clock

Mr. Putin’s return in 2012 will drastically reduce the chances that Russia will evolve into a stable democracy over time, writes Samuel Charap.

U.S.-Russia Relations in Post-Soviet Eurasia: Transcending the Zero-Sum Game

Samuel Charap and Mikhail Troitskiy discuss how to resolve differences between the United States and Russia in this report from the Working Group on the Future of U.S.-Russia Relations.

Reset This

Sam Charap examines the crisis behind U.S.-Russia relations.

Reimagining U.S. Interests and Priorities in Post-Soviet Eurasia

Reimagining Eurasia leaves the United States better prepared to deal with the coming challenge from China, write Samuel Charap and Alexandros Petersen.

Beyond Mutually Assured Destruction

Samuel Charap and Mikhail Troitskiy argue that the United States and Russia must move past outdated Cold War thinking to find agreement on missile defense.

Congress Deserves a Voice on Human Rights in Russia

Congress deserves a voice on human rights and the development of the rule of law in Russia, writes Samuel Charap.

Walking and Chewing Gum at the Same Time?

CAP and the Institute for World Policy in Kyiv hosted a video conference to discuss Ukraine’s domestic political trajectory.

The Myth of Yalta II

There are no longer any insurmountable conflicts between Moscow and Washington that would require a “grand bargain” to mitigate, write Samuel Charap and Mikhail Troitskiy.

Easing the Crossing

In the Georgia conflicts, any effective prevention regime must address the human-security needs of trans-boundary populations, write Samuel Charap and Cory Welt.

A More Proactive U.S. Approach to the Georgia Conflicts

Report from Samuel Charap and Cory Welt offers recommendations for beginning a conflict resolution process on the Georgia conflicts.

Time to Put an End to MAD

Samuel Charap and Mikhail Troitskiy discuss putting an end to "mutually assured destruction" in this Moscow Times piece.

How to Resolve the Georgia Conflict

December 16 will mark the 14th time that parties to the Georgia conflict have gathered in Geneva. This time, however, progress is possible.

Obama’s Russia Reset Is Crucial for European Security

If the New START arms control treaty fails in the Senate and President Obama's "reset" policy fails as a result, European security will suffer, writes Samuel Charap.

The United States’ Role in European Security Under the Obama Administration

Samuel Charap reviews key changes under President Obama that have led to improved security in Europe.

Reset, Redux: Charap and Petersen Respond

Samuel Charap and Alexandros Petersen explain the concepts behind "Reimagining Eurasia."

The “Transformation” of U.S.-Russia Relations

Samuel Charap argues at a Chatham House event that President Obama's "reset" of U.S.-Russia relations has delivered concrete results.

A New Approach to the Russia-Georgia Conflict

The United States should focus on conflict prevention, management, and resolution—not arms sales—write Samuel Charap and Cory Welt.

An Opportunity to Reimagine Eurasia

Samuel Charap and Alexandros Petersen on reaching an effective U.S.-engagement strategy for Eurasia.

The Transformation of US-Russia Relations

Samuel Charap discusses the changing relationship between the United States and Russia.

Heritage Makes a Weak Case Against Engagement

Nina Hachigian and Samuel Charap debunk Heritage’s argument that the Obama administration’s engagement with other countries isn’t working.

A Complex Challenge Calls for a Varied Response

Administration critics paint Russia as a nation devoted only to regional hegemony, but the facts tell a different story, write Samuel Charap and Ben Morris-Levenson.