User:TheObservantOne

About me
Political researcher focusing on Russia and Eastern Europe, with a specific focus on Moldova and Transnistria. I possess a first-class BA (Hons) in History and Politics at the University of Warwick (2020-2023).

I am particularly interested in: Russian politics, Post-Soviet states and conflicts, Transnistria, the Cold War, war studies, security studies, international relations, separatist movements, diasporas and economics.

I am also particularly committed to increasing youth engagement in politics through journalism. As such, I founded and currently manage Europinion - an independent political platform - to help facilitate open, honest discussion in our polity.

Academic research

 * 'People, not Pawns: The Case for Human Securitisation in Transnistria' (critical security studies)
 * 'Does Transnistria Have a History and What Is Its Future?' (history dissertation)

Professional positions

 * Managing Director at Europinion (July 2023 - present)
 * Editor-in-Chief at Europinion (Apr - Oct 2023)
 * Founder at Europinion (Apr 2023 - present)
 * Researcher at T-Intelligence (Jun 2023 - present)
 * Researcher at ITSS Verona (Jan 2023 - present)
 * Geopolitical Analyst at Nicholas Spykman Center for Geopolitical Analysis (Dec 2022 - present)
 * Director of the London Chapter at Institute for a Greater Europe (Jun 2023 - present)
 * Academic Writer (Russia and Eastern Europe) at Institute for a Greater Europe (Oct 2022 - present)
 * Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Warwick Think Tank (Oct 2022- March 2023)
 * Policy Analyst at Warwick Think Tank (Sep 2022 - March 2023)
 * Head of Quicktakes at Warwick Think Tank (Sep 2022 - March 2023)

Publications

 * "Why we should be cautiously concerned about Moldova" - 24 March 2022, Perspectives
 * "A Deadly Thaw? Why the frozen conflicts of the South Caucasus may soon feel the heat" - 14 April 2022, Perspectives
 * "How important was Soviet support for Ethiopia's Derg regime?" - 4 July 2022, Kleio Historical Journal
 * "Why EU candidate status is dangerously symbolic for Ukraine and Moldova" - 6 July 2022, Perspectives
 * "An Unnecessary Coup: Why 'removing' Boris Johnson caused more problems than it solved" - 10 July 2022, Backbench
 * "Demoralization and Destabilization: The Cost of EU Membership for North Macedonia" - 23 July 2022, Oxford Political Review
 * “Russia could shatter the frangible peace in the Balkans” - 14 August 2022, Backbench
 * ”What is Russia doing in the Balkans?” - 3 September 2022, In -30- Minutes Podcast
 * ”Continuing Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy will guide Britain through these stormy waters” - 10 September 2022, Backbench
 * “‘Into the endgame’: Putin’s escalation will either make or break his special military operation” - 25 September 2022, Perspectives
 * "Profile: Maia Sandu" - 27 September 2022, Perspectives (as featured in Edition 41)
 * "Surovikin the Savage: Putin's new commander in Ukraine makes his presence known" - 11 October 2022, Perspectives
 * "Leicester Riots: An Isolated Incident?" - 18 October 2022, Warwick Think Tank
 * "The embarrassing downfall of Liz Truss's disastrous premiership" - 24 October 2022, Perspectives
 * "A Geopolitical Restructuring: How Russia's War in Ukraine is Reshaping Central Asia" - 31 October 2022, Oxford Political Review
 * "'An unholy alliance': Why is Iran helping Russia in Ukraine?" - 1 November 2022, Perspectives
 * "On the brink: Stray missiles risk real confrontation with Russia" - 22 November 2022, Perspectives
 * "China, Iran and Serbia - the new power trio?" - 8 December 2022, In -30- Minutes
 * "Was the revolt in Zanzibar of 1964 determined by race or ideology?" - 13 December 2022, Kleio Historical Journal
 * "Editorial: "We got to police ourselves": Takeoff and gun violence in America's hip-hop community" - 14 December 2022, Warwick Think Tank
 * "For Humanity or Self-Interest? Turkey as a Mediator between Russia and Ukraine" - 17 January 2023, Perspectives (as featured in Edition 42)
 * "Has the West unintentionally snookered Ukraine?" - 6 March 2023, Perspectives (as featured in Edition 43)
 * "To what extent can Stalin's policy of industrialisation be considered a success?" - 25 March 2023, Kleio Historical Journal
 * "What is the future of Russo-Iranian military relations?" - 27 March 2023, ITSS Verona (written in collaboration with Margherita Ceserani, Ilaria Lorusso, and Shahin Modarres)
 * "To what extent did Stalin's nationality policy in the South Caucasus differ depending on ethnic group?" - 15 April 2023, Kleio Historical Journal

National Roads in Bolivia (3)
Route 4 (Bolivia) - National Road of Bolivia

Route 5 (Bolivia) - National Road of Bolivia

Route 8 (Bolivia) - National Road of Bolivia

Highways in Namibia (22)
C24 road (Namibia) - secondary route near Rehoboth

C25 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Leonardville to Rehoboth

C26 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Windhoek to Rostock

C27 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Sesriem to H'hausen

C29 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Otjinene to the B6

C30 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Gobabis to Otjiwarongo

C31 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Okahandja to Omaheke

C32 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Karibib to near Tsaobis

C33 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Karibib to Otjiwarongo

C34 road (Namibia) - secondary route along the Skeleton Coast

C35 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Henties Bay to Ruacana

C36 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Wilhelmstal to Uis

C37 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Aussenkehr to Gaibes

C38 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Otjiwarongo to Etosha

C40 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Outjo to Palmwag

C41 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Oshakati to Outapi

C42 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb

C43 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Bergsig to Epupa Falls

C46 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Ruacana to Ondangwa

C47 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Otjozondjupa to Okakarara

C48 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Divundu to Bostwana border

C49 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Katima Mulilo to Kongola

Rehoboth Basters (11)
Albert Mouton - third Baster Captain (1924-25)

Baster Council - the parliament of the unrecognized Rehoboth area

Ben Africa - fourth Baster captain (1977-79)

Captains of the Rehoboth Baster - traditional leaders of the Baster

Cornelius van Wyk - second Baster captain (1914-1924)

Dap Izaaks - interim Baster captain (1998-1999)

Eckart Klein - German legal scholar who presided over Rehoboth Baster self-determination case Diergaardt v. Namibia

John McNab - sixth Baster captain (1999-2020)

Piet Junius - Namibian Baster politican

Rehoboth area - the unrecognised nation of the Rehoboth Baster

Rehoboth Uprising - Baster revolt of 1924-25

Politicians (3)
Muslim Khuchiev - Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic, 2018-present

Odes Baysultanov - Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic, 2007-2012

Ruslan Edelgeriev - Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic, 2012-2018

Highways (1)
Template:National Roads in Bolivia