Senate Square Society

Welcome to the Senate Square Society

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Washington, D.C.

A discussion platform, think tank, and social club supporting democratic movements across Eurasia.

Founded shortly after the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine and in condemnation of it, Senate Square Society provides a forum for experts, dissidents, and partners to examine Russia's political trajectory, oppose authoritarian expansionism, and strengthen global support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

Past Speakers

Lech WałęsaFormer President of Poland
John E. HerbstFormer U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
David SatterJournalist and Historian of Russia
Vladislav InozemtsevRussian Economist and Political Analyst
Donald N. JensenRussia and Eurasia Analyst
Andrei PiontkovskyRussian Political Scientist and Author
Simon OstrovskyEmmy Award-Winning Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker
S. Frederick StarrFounder, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
Ilya PonomarevFormer Member of the Russian Duma
Don RitterFormer Congressman (PA-15)
Réka SzemerkényiFormer Ambassador of Hungary to the United States
Lech WałęsaFormer President of Poland
John E. HerbstFormer U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
David SatterJournalist and Historian of Russia
Vladislav InozemtsevRussian Economist and Political Analyst
Donald N. JensenRussia and Eurasia Analyst
Andrei PiontkovskyRussian Political Scientist and Author
Simon OstrovskyEmmy Award-Winning Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker
S. Frederick StarrFounder, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
Ilya PonomarevFormer Member of the Russian Duma
Don RitterFormer Congressman (PA-15)
Réka SzemerkényiFormer Ambassador of Hungary to the United States

Events

We host weekly discussions every Friday night at 301 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, D.C. — full schedules, speaker details, and registration are on Eventbrite.

See upcoming events on Eventbrite

Conflict Monitor · Live

Ukraine Live War Tracker

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Publications & Analysis

Regime Stability in Russia: Assessment Report, 2024

Examines the interaction between military performance, economic strain, internal repression, and opposition dynamics shaping regime stability, with post-conflict scenarios relevant to U.S. and NATO strategic planning.

Europe: Global Challenges and Security Risks Mitigation

A congressional contribution on European security, September 2025.

Internships & Fellowships

Fall Fellowship

Remote, optional in-person in Washington, D.C.

Conceive, research, and write at least three academic reports on Eurasian geopolitics between September and December, select newsletter articles, and moderate panels. Open to master's students or exceptional undergraduates with demonstrated interest in Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine, or former Soviet states. Eurasian language skills are a plus.

Research Intern

Part-time, remote, optional in-person in Washington, D.C.

Assist with research for reports, articles, and projects, including identifying and reaching out to potential speakers. Reports to the Deputy Director and Fall Fellow as needed.

To apply, send your resume and a statement of interest (max 500 words) to eaylesworth@freerussia.house.