The inspiration for the Winter School
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic proved to have deep political, economic, and social consequences for nation-states. While being a global issue, when applied to the local contexts of World regions and individual states, the crisis, caused by the pandemic creates a demand for a thorough understanding and strong political expertise on all levels of decision-making. During the course, we will focus on the concept of “political stability” in the former USSR states. Serving as a starting point of our session, the concept of “political stability” will be used to analyze the key political risks, posed by the ongoing pandemic.
The participants will be able to:
— analyze the latest theories of political stability and resilience, developed by the researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences;
— examine challenges, produced by the instability, caused by the pandemic and apply their findings, while analyzing the current state of energy markets in Russia;
— discover the impact of digital transformations and climate change issues on the development of the Eurasian countries.
The Program
The classes will be delivered by scholars from Russia (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration), Italy (EURAC research center), Serbia (Belgrade University), and Bulgaria (University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski).
Module One: “Stability and Sustainability of Political Systems” (Monday, December, 14, 11:00-15:00 Moscow time)
10:45 Opening procedure. Introduction to Module 1
11:00 – 11:50 Stability and sustainability of political systems: the general theoretical framework (Kirill Telin, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia);
12:00-12:50 International governance and public policy in the face of global threats (Vladimir Yakunin, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia);
13:00-13:50 Features of Russian political culture (Arthur Demchuk, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia).
14:00-14:50 Closing discussion. The specific nature of stability and sustainability of post-Soviet countries’ political systems (Maxim Vilisov, Center for Crisis Society Studies, Russia)
Module Two: “The Impact of World Energy Markets Instability on the Stability and Sustainability of Public Systems in Eurasia” (Tuesday, December, 15)
10:45-11:00 Introduction to Module 2 Political and economic specificity of post-Soviet transit: energy exporters and energy importers (Maxim Vilisov, Center for Crisis Society Studies, Russia)
11:00-11:50 Fossil fuels market situation and its impact on the Russian economy (visiting lecturer: Tatiana Lanshina (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration);
12:00-12:50 Energy transition: the main content and the implications for energy-exporting countries: Tatiana Lanshina (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration);
13:00-13:50 Closing discussion. Energy transition and its impact on public policy, stability, and sustainability of political systems (Maxim Vilisov, Center for Crisis Society Studies, Russia).
Module Three: Digital Transformations and their role in Eurasia (Wednesday, December, 16)
10:45-11:00 Introduction to Module 3
11:00-11:50 Philosophy of Digital Transformation — Michael de Rachewiltz (EURAC, Italy)
12:00-12:50 Homo Deus: Towards human-technology hybridization? Digital transformation and the advanced biotechnology industry (BCIs, BMIs, BBIs, and B/CIs) — Roland Benedikter (EURAC, Italy)
13:00-13:50 E-government and internet elections. Galina Ilieva and Daniela Pastarmadzhieva (University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski, Bulgaria)
14:00-14:50 A New Skill Structure for the Future. Mina Angelova (University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski, Bulgaria)
15:00-15:50 Closing Discussion. Digital Sovereignty and Digital Policy in the European Union and Eurasian Economic Union (Daniela Pastarmadzhieva and Maxim Vilisov)
Module Four: Climate Change and Green Economy in Eurasia (Thursday, December, 17)
10:45-11:00 Introduction to Module 4
11:00-11:50 Climate change perspectives. Cool locally warm globally — Prof. Darko Nadic (Belgrade University, Serbia)
12:00-12:50 Give power to Hydrogen for a green future! — Dr. Walter Huber (H2O South Tyrol, Italy)
13:00-13:20 A new compulsion to locality: new highlanders and sustainable development in post-pandemic European mountains – Dr. Andrea Membretti, EURAC
13:20-13:50 Closing discussion. The Prospects for the Green Economy in Russia – Maxim Vilisov
Closing session (Thursday, December, 17, 14:00-16:00)
Case study: current political instability in Belarus
14:00-14:30 Core features of the Belorussian constitutional model (Marianna Abramova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia)
14:30-15:00 Political Economy of the Belorussian State (Maxim Vilisov, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia)
15:00-15:30 Current political instability in Belarus: core features, main drivers and possible prospects (guest speakers)
15:30-16:00 Free discussion
16:00-16:15 Closing ceremony
Teamwork session (Friday, December, 18, 12:00-14:00)
How to apply?
To apply to the School you should fill out the form on our website.
Language of instruction: English.
Deadline for submitting applications: December 12.
To learn more about the program, please visit our website.
If you have any questions: admissions@politiq.ru
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