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Amid dramatic global upheaval, Russia is experiencing rapid change. The country’s current leadership is implementing an ambitious strategy to destabilise the existing world order aimed at reducing the ability of Western democracies to influence authoritarian regimes. Deepening confrontation with the West has mired the Kremlin in a war with Ukraine that it cannot win on its terms. The resulting militarisation of the economy together with the reorientation of foreign policy, renewal of the bureaucracy and increased domestic repression will have long-term consequences for Russia’s development and its place in the world.
Based in London and Washington, D.C., NEST Centre brings together the best expertise on Russia and the surrounding region. Its mission is to identify the forces shaping Russia’s long-term future, analyse their impact and develop strategies to bring about peaceful and positive development of the country.
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Research Director
A distinguished political scientist and legal expert, Vladimir Pastukhov directs the Centre’s research agenda, guiding in-depth studies on Eurasia’s complex political landscape.
Senior Research Fellow,
Head of Economics
A leading macroeconomist with expertise on the Russian and Ukrainian economies together with experience in government, business and academia, Sergey Aleksashenko oversees the Centre’s economic research.
Deputy Head of
Foreign Policy
Katia Glod is NEST Centre’s expert on Eurasian security and foreign policy
Senior Research Fellow, Head of Foreign Policy and International Partnerships
A geopolitical expert with a background in Russia and Eastern Europe, John Lough leads the Centre’s research on foreign policy issues and oversees its international collaboration and partnerships.
Senior Research Fellow,
Head of Sociology
A sociologist with expertise in Russian bureaucracy, criminal justice, and post-Soviet transformation, Ella Paneyakh conducts research on society, public opinion, and societal responses.
Senior Research Fellow, Head of Analysis of Transformation Processes
A leading political expert with a background in Russian domestic politics, Nikolai Petrov guides the Centre’s research on systemic political and social changes in Russia and their impact on governance and society.
Associate Fellow
Contributing Author
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