Experts

PhD in Philosophy, Adviser to the director of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies, Asia and Middle East specialist

Doctor of History, Professor, Ural Federal University

Master of Asian and African Studies, Socio-Economic and Political Development of Modern Asia programme, Higher School of Economics; Project Manager, Alliance Media Strategy

Member of the PIR Center Community, independent analyst

Researcher at Ankara based think-tank International Strategic Research Organization (USAK)

Lecturer in Law at University of Aberdeen, Legal Adviser to the IFC Russia Renewable Energy Program

Ph.D. in Political Science, Deputy Director of the Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies (CCEIS), HSE University

Senior Officer, International Arctic The Pew Charitable Trusts

Master of Science (Econ) from Copenhagen Business School, University degree in Spanish Culture and Languages from University of Copenhagen

Head of the Department for Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Studies at the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of MGIMO-University, RIAC Member

Director of Inter-ethnic relations Department of Ministry of Regional Development of Russia

PhD, Chief of the Executive Committee CIS Electric Power Council

Ph.D. in History, Full State Counsellor of the Russian Federation, 3rd class; expert on Syria, Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf

Ph.D. in History

PhD in Law, MGIMO University

Dr. of Political Science, Director Research Center, Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences; Professor at the Faculty of World Politics, Lomonosov Moscow State University

Editor-in-Chief of the Nuclear Physics and Engineering Journal, RIAC Member

Third Secretary, RF Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Geopolitical Analyst and Commentator

Ph.D., RIAC Acting Director of Programs

Professor and Chair, Department of International and Comparative Politics American University of Paris

PhD in Economics, Head of Department of Assessment and Coordination of International and Duel Master's Degree Programs, MGIMO-University, MFA of Russia

Dr. of Economics, Head of the Foreign Economy Policy Sector, RAS Institute of World Economy and International Relations

Political Scientist, Coordinator of Kyrgyzstan Analytical Club

PhD in Law, PhD of Potsdam University

Ph.D. in Economics, RIAC Member