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Russia’s current war against Ukraine has made it plain that the hope for Russian liberalization and Europeanization after the Cold War has run aground. The war has dramatically changed the shape of Russian politics and likely the Russian state itself, with a future that is both uncertain and potentially more dangerous.
Post cold-war efforts to account for Russia in the existing transatlantic and European security architecture have broken down, and newer and even bigger threats might continue to emerge from a weakened and perhaps further disintegrated Russian Federation.
In this context, all likely scenarios for the future of the Russian state are worrying. How to bolster Europe and the wider region against these acute and worsening threats, while continuing to engage and work with Russian youth, civil society, artists, scientists, and the private sector will present a significant and long-term challenge for the future of Europe.
During a three-day off-the-record, high-level dialogue at Salzburg Global Seminar, we will explore scenarios and questions about what to do about Russia and what options exist to engage, contain, and hold Russia accountable in a post-war context.
The Forum will convene approximately 40 participants for a 3-day meeting at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria.
The program will consist of panels, discussions, small group dialogues, and informal debates. Emphasis will be placed on a completely open and off-the-record exchange of views and ideas. We will strictly adhere to the Chatham House Rule.
Following the discussions, Salzburg Global – working with select partners – will produce a white paper to provide a critical analysis of the issues and propose ideas for consideration.
The program will include those with insights into political, economic, and security developments within and across Russia, the dynamics of other ongoing conflicts on Europe’s periphery, the future of NATO, and representatives from other regions affected by Russian aggression and other historical conflicts where lessons can be drawn.
Participants will represent a global and cross-sectoral group from governments; think tanks; civil society; human rights activists; legal experts; journalists and the media; universities; diplomatic circles; politics; and business.
We welcome participation from others with relevant experience, including organizations providing humanitarian aid and assistance; innovators in the technology sector; and those with backgrounds in promoting the rule of law and transitional justice.