Presentations by Streams

This panel deals with the consequences of the geopolitical conflict between the collective West (EU and USA) and Russia as well as the war in Ukraine, going along with major changes at regional, bilateral and country level in the post-Soviet region, and beyond. This panel takes a look at the consequences at country/regional level (Central Asia), in regards to EU policies, and the consequences for multinational enterprises operating in the region.

In this context, I will also present my paper:

Political Risks in the Post-Soviet Region: Geopolitical & Country Risks: Business Management Strategies
The paper analyses political risks characteristic of the post-Soviet region, drawing an analytical distinction between geopolitical risks, and risks at regional vs. country level. In order to explain why these specific risks are characteristic of almost all countries belonging to the post-Soviet space, it further highlights their historical roots. What political risks are characteristic of the region? How are they connected to Soviet (and pre-Soviet) legacy? The paper furthermore provides answers to the question of how enterprises identify, assess and manage these risks. The analysis draws on literature research and first-hand insights in the form of interviews and background conversations gained through various field research trips into the region since 2011.