Russian and Eurasian Security Research Group

The Russian and Eurasian Security Research Group is co-convened by Dr Natasha Kuhrt, Dr Ruth Deyermond, Dr Domitilla Sagramoso. The Group provides a framework for research activities, workshops and seminars, and contributes to research training and professional development for postgraduate students in both research and taught programmes at the Department of War Studies.

In addition, the Group seeks to develop a network of relevant experts and policy-makers interested in the area, and intends to provide independent analysis to relevant government agencies.

British International Studies Association (BISA)
Dr Kuhrt, Lecturer in International Peace & Security, is co-convenor of the BISA Working Group on Russian and Eurasian Security.The group was established in January 2011 in response to the perceived need to bring together area studies expertise on the former Soviet Union and those working on similar issues but in areas of security studies and international relations. The Group regularly convenes panels at the BISA annual conference as well as at the ISA conference.

In addition, the Working Group has held workshops on themes relating to Russian and Eurasian security, including with members of the practitioner community.

Members

Ruth Deyermond

Senior Lecturer in Post-Soviet Security

Victoria Hudson

Research Fellow

Natasha Kuhrt

Lecturer in International Peace & Security

Anna Matveeva

Visiting Senior Research Fellow

Domitilla Sagramoso

Senior Lecturer in Security and Development

How could the next US elections impact international security?

Dr Ruth Deyermond reflects on the implications the 2020 US election will have on the future directions of US foreign policy and international security.

How could the next US elections impact international security?

Russian Imperialism Revisited – From Disengagement to Hegemony

Dr Domitilla Sagramoso launched her new book in an event with Dr Sam Greene. Her book offers a rigorous and objective analysis of Russia’s policies towards its ‘Near Abroad’ in a variety of relevant fields of bilateral and multilateral inter-action.

Russian Imperialism Revisited – From Disengagement to Hegemony

The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Military and strategic implications

A panel discussion on the regional and global dynamics of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, what might happen next and of the existing and potential options for negotiation and diplomacy.

The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Military and strategic implications

After the Russia Report: Options for London, Moscow and Beyond

A discussion co-hosted by the Department of War Studies and the King’s Russia Institute attempted to chart a course forward, asking the questions that the Russia Report elided and outlining the contours of a more analytically grounded policy response.

Watch the 'After the Russia Report' webinar on YouTube

The Rise and Fall of the USSR

A training day for FCO staff –presentation on Soviet and Russian foreign policy in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and 2019, with colleagues from the King’s Russia Institute.

Presentation on Russia’s Asia Policy

A presentation on Russia's Asia Policy delivered to to the Forschungsgruppe Osteuropa und Eurasien/Eastern Europe and Eurasia Research Division, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Berlin), and closed discussion on Russian foreign policy with German diplomats.

Briefing to Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, on Russia and North Korea

At an event hosted by SMA, July 2018, Dr Natasha Kuhrt discussed Russia’s pivot towards a North Korea-focused Asia policy in response both to the increasing importance of the Asia-Pacific region and to the US’s pivot towards the region.

Listen to the 'Russia and the DPRK-niche Diplomacy' briefing