Lecture
Fundamental vectors of Russian foreign policy
José Milhazes (Jornalista)
October 30, 2015, 10h00
Room 1.2, Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra
Abstract
"Aspects of Russian foreign policy": Georgia, Ukraine, Syria and Central Asia - areas of real and virtual conflicts. These are the new challenges that Russia faces after its President initiated a review, by means of force, of the borders created following the end of the USSR in 1991. What are the motivations of this policy and possible consequences.
Bio Note
Journalist and historian, expert on thematics related to Russia. Correspondent for various national and international media. Holds a MA in Historical Sciences at the Moscow State University and a PhD from the University of Porto with a thesis on "The influence of Portuguese and Spanish liberal ideas in the Decembrist Movement in Russia". Has published several articles in the area.
