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Back from a long research trip to Russia. Insightful professional meetings, and more importantly, human contact and on-the-ground observations. First time back since autumn ‘22, surprisingly little has changed on the streets. My analysis re current RU and negotiations coming soon

This decision will potentially help other Russian nationals to gain asylum in similar circumstances in the UK. I am honoured that the court took my submissions into account. 5/5

I recently acted as an expert witness at the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) in London in an appeal against the Home Office's refusal to grant international protection to a Russian national. 1/5

Just returned from DC, where I chatted with Russia, natsec and civmil community. I am now researching the future of RU military reform, accounting for past policy/political challenges and OSINT sources. How can qual research legitimately integrate probabilities in the analysis? LFR sources!

On my way to IUS AFS 2023 conference to present my draft on the future of RU military capabilities, meet DC friends and colleagues.
Panel 14: Russian Civil-Military Relations and Military Performance
Panel 65: Roundtable on Ukraine—How Does This End?

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