Vera Ageeva

Vera Ageeva is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Political Science Department at the National Research University — Higher School of Economics (HSE) in St. Petersburg, Russia. She specializes in international relations, focusing on topics such as Russia's foreign policy, soft power, and the dynamics of Central Asia and Russia-France relations.145

Academic Background

• PhD in International Relations: HSE, St. Petersburg.
• M.A. in International Relations: St. Petersburg State University, 2013.
• M.A. in Philosophy and French Language: St. Petersburg State University, 2005 and 2007, respectively.12

Professional Experience

• Associate Professor at HSE: Since 2017, Ageeva has been involved in teaching and research, also founding a French discussion club to facilitate dialogue on international relations.1
• International Relations Expert: Worked with the St. Petersburg Government from 2008 to 2016, focusing on international cooperation in youth and sports.1
• Visiting Professor: She has held positions at institutions like University College London (UCL) and Koc University in Turkey.1

Research Interests

Ageeva's research primarily examines:

• The competition between Russian and Chinese grand strategies in Central Asia.
• The role of soft power in Russia's foreign policy.
• Transnational actors' influence on global politics.13

Language Proficiency

She is fluent in several languages:

• French (C2)
• English (C2)
• Spanish (B1)
• German (A1)
• Chinese (beginner)
• Russian (native).1

Notable Contributions

Ageeva has contributed to various publications on international relations, including analyses of Russian soft power and its implications for global diplomacy. She has also participated in significant conferences and media discussions regarding Russia's geopolitical strategies and relations with Europe.14

For more detailed insights into her work, you can find her LinkedIn profile under the username vera-ageeva-b2691b94.