Russia’s Domestic and International Policies - Implications for the Indo-Pacific Region

 

YCAPS is happy to invite Mr. Konstantin von Eggert, MBE, for our latest Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue to speak about the implications of Russian foreign and domestic policy on the wider Indo-Pacific region. This pertains particularly to the recent deepening of Russian ties with North Korea, its strengthening friendship with China and its overall attempts to destabilize the international order based on the rule of law, including but not limited to its military aggression in Eastern Europe. This session provides policymakers, scholars, and enthusiasts with a valuable opportunity to gain deep insights into the intricate dynamics of Russian domestic and foreign politics and its specific impact on the Indo-Pacific region.

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Speaker:

Mr. Konstantin von Eggert, MBE is a Russian affairs analyst for Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany’s international broadcaster. He also hosts ‘Trending’, DW’s Russian language interview programme. Mr Eggert’s previous experience includes programme host and commentator for TV Rain, Russia’s groundbreaking independent TV channel, 2016-2018, as well as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Kommersant FM radio, 2011-2015. During 1998-2009 Mr. Eggert worked with the BBC World Service, including 7 years as the BBC Russian Service Moscow Bureau Chief from 2002 to 2009. Mr Eggert has also spent time in the private sector as Vice-President for Public and Government Affairs for ExxonMobil Russia Inc., 2009-2010. Mr. Eggert started his career in print media in the 1990s, first with Moscow ‘Kuranty daily, later as diplomatic correspondent and deputy foreign editor with Izvestia daily. In 2008 HM the Queen made Mr Eggert Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire. He is a summa cum laude graduate of the Moscow University Institute of Asian and African Studies, where he studied the Arabic language and Middle Eastern history. He speaks English, French, and Arabic.

Webinar Cost: Free of charge

Moderator: Dr. Stephen Nagy

Format: This event will be off-the-record. Questions are encouraged.

Registration: Required via this Link