The Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination convened the colloquium, "The Future of the Russian State," March 14-17, 2002 in Triesenberg, Liechtenstein. Conference sessions focused on issues relevant to the emerging Russian state as they related to communities, borders, institutions, safety, security, and economic wellbeing. The conference formed part of an ongoing international and interdisciplinary project spearheaded by LISD on “Self-Governance in the Former Soviet Union: Political Institutions, Property, and State Power.”