Europe is coming to terms with the outcome of BREXIT result. Back in May, speaking at the Wold Economic Forum at the Mansion House then British Prime Minister David Cameron noted, “It is worth asking the question: who would be happy if we left? Putin might be happy. I suspect [Isis leader] al-Baghdadi would be happy.”
Will possible exit of the UK from the EU have an impact on western powers’ consolidated position vis a vis Russia? Would the change of government in London lead to a shift in troubled Russia-British relations? How would BREXIT impact on NATO and its balancing game with Russia post-Crimea and Ukraine?
This briefing will consider the current state and future of relations between London and Moscow post-BREXIT, together with the future of Russia-EU and Russia-NATO relations.
Dr Alexey D. Muraviev is Head of Department of Social Sciences and Security Studies at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia. He is a Coordinator of the International Relations and National Security programs and the founder and Director of the Strategic Flashlight forum on national security and strategy at Curtin.
He has published widely on matters of national and international security.His research interests include problems of modern maritime power, contemporary defence and strategic policy, Russia’s strategic and defence policy, Russia as a Pacific power, transnational terrorism, Australian national security, and other.
Alexey is a member of the Australian Member Committee, Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region (AU-CSCAP); member of Russia-NATO Experts Group; member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, London; reviewer of the Military Balance annual defence almanac; member of the Advisory Board, Australia Public Network, member of the Research Network for Secure Australia, and other organisations and think tanks.
In 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the Australian Research Council (ARC) College of Experts has nominated Dr Muraviev as an “expert of international standing”.He advises members of state and federal government on foreign policy and national security matters and is frequently interviewed by state, national and international media.
The RMIT EU Centre in Conjunction with Strategic Flashlight presents:
Back to the future? Strategic relations between UK, EU and NATO with Russia
MON 15 August, 12:30pm-2pm