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Research Programmes

Our six core programmes drive interdisciplinary research across the critical dimensions of Eurasian security, economics, and governance.

Eurasian Security Architecture

Led by Dr. Tomasz Kowalski

Examining the evolution of collective security frameworks across Eurasia, from the CSTO to bilateral defence agreements, and assessing the impact of great power competition on regional stability.

Collective defenceArms controlHybrid threatsMilitary modernisation

Trade Corridors & Economic Integration

Led by Dr. Margaret Chen

Analysing transcontinental trade routes, tariff harmonisation, and the institutional infrastructure underpinning Eurasian economic connectivity from Lisbon to Vladivostok.

BRI corridorsEAEU integrationCustoms unionsFDI flows

Governance & Institutional Reform

Led by Prof. Karim Nazarbayev

Studying political transformation, institutional capacity-building, and rule-of-law development across Eurasian states undergoing democratic transition.

State capacityDemocratic transitionAnti-corruptionJudicial reform

Energy Security & Transition

Led by Dr. Aisha Sultanova

Investigating energy interdependencies, pipeline politics, and the green transition across major Eurasian energy producers and consumers.

Pipeline geopoliticsRenewable transitionEnergy marketsResource governance

Diplomatic Networks & Conflict Resolution

Led by Amb. Friedrich Bauer

Facilitating track-two diplomatic initiatives and researching negotiation frameworks for protracted conflicts in the post-Soviet space and beyond.

Track-two diplomacyMediationFrozen conflictsPeace processes
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International Law & Norms

Led by Dr. Elena Volkov

Exploring the application and evolution of international legal frameworks in the Eurasian context, including territorial sovereignty, sanctions regimes, and human rights obligations.

SovereigntySanctionsHuman rightsTreaty compliance

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