Neil Melvin

Neil Melvin is a senior fellow at the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He is a leading expert on Russia and Eastern Europe, with a focus on energy security, economic sanctions, and the impact of sanctions on Russia's economy. Melvin has written extensively on these topics and has appeared in various media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and NPR. He has also testified before Congress on the impact of sanctions on Russia's economy. Melvin has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago and has worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.