by Masha Udensiva-Brenner | Apr 20, 2026 | Faculty, News, Read, Russia, Ukraine, War in Ukraine
“This war isn’t just about which economy is stronger or who has more missiles, although that is very important. It is about spirit. Ukrainians are fighting for their national identity, defending their own land, repelling an invader who arrogantly invaded them....
by Masha Udensiva-Brenner | Apr 14, 2026 | News, Read, Spotlights, Student, Student Spotlight
Maxim Visnovsky is a recipient of the Harriman Junior Fellowship and the Summer Civil Society Graduate Fellowship. What region/topics are you focusing on at the Harriman Institute/SIPA? I focus on Russia and the former Soviet states. More specifically, I focus on...
by Masha Udensiva-Brenner | Apr 14, 2026 | Alumni, Beyond the Scoop, Caucasus, Listen, News, Podcasts, Russia
In the latest episode of Beyond the Scoop from the Harriman Institute at Columbia University, host Masha Udensiva-Brenner speaks with geopolitical analyst Tinatin Japaridze (MARS-REERS ’19) about Georgia’s democratic backsliding and the personal toll of watching it...
by Masha Udensiva-Brenner | Apr 9, 2026 | Calls, News, Read, Ukraine, Uncategorized
We are excited to announce the inaugural Translating Ukraine Residency hosted by the Kolegium Europy Wschodniej at Wojnowice Castle near Wrocław, Poland. The residency will take place in July–September 2026, welcoming up to 4 translators for stays of 3 to 6 weeks....
by Masha Udensiva-Brenner | Mar 23, 2026 | News, Read, Spotlights, Student, Student Spotlight
What region/topics are you focusing on at the Harriman Institute/SIPA? I’m interested in the successes and limitations of U.S.-targeted, “smart” sanctions against a range of actors that pose similar threats to regional security and stability, including Russian...
