CURRICULUM VITAE Igor Lyubashenko email: ilyubashenko

CURRICULUM VITAE Igor Lyubashenko email: ilyubashenko

CURRICULUM VITAE
Igor Lyubashenko
email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
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Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin (2006 – 2010):
o Ph.D. degree in political science obtained for the thesis „European Neighbourhood
Policy towards Eastern European States”.
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The Higher School of Pedagogy of the Society of Public Knowledge in Warsaw: (2001 –
2006):
o M.A. degree in political science obtained;
o Rector's Award for the best M.A. thesis in the academic year 2005/2006.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
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Assistant Professor at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (since May
2014):
o courses currently tought (in English): Government and Governance, Academic Skills
and Competences, Think-tanks and International Advocacy (practical workshop),
Current Political Issues (practical workshop), BA Seminar;
o participation in research projects (see the list below).
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
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Lecturer at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (October 2012 – April
2014):
o didactics (“International Business Relations” BA program, in English).
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Contributing Editor at the “New Eastern Europe” bimonthly (since June 2013):
o preparation of texts on politics in Eastern Europe, conducting interviews;
o support of the editors in the field of development of the magazine.
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Lecturer at the Vistula University (October 2013 – June 2014):
o didactics (“Contemporary International Conflicts”, “Think Tanks as World Actors”, in
English).

Assistant to MEP Paweł Zalewski (February 2014 – May 2014):
o analytical support in the field of the EU’s foreign policies, in particular Eastern
Partnership;
o communication through social media.
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Analyst at the Polish Institute of International Affairs (November 2011 – February 2013):
o research and analysis, preparation of publications, organization of conferences and
seminars on international relations in Eastern Europe;
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o managing editor of the „Polish Diplomatic Review” („Polski Przegląd
Dyplomatyczny”).
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Assistant Professor at the Bogdan Janski Academy (2010 – 2012):
o research; didactics (“Contemporary International Relations” BA program, in Polish).
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Program Coordinator at the Eastern Institute (August 2010 – September 2010):
o coordination of participation of delegations from Ukraine and Moldova at the XX
Economic Forum in Krynica.
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Project Specialist at the PAUCI Foundation (2007 – 2011):
o preparation and implementation of the Foundation's projects in Ukraine and Moldova;
o development of the strategy aimed at improvement of the Foundation's image as
analytical and expert institution.
LANGUAGES
Polish, Russian, Ukrainian (fluent in writing, reading and speaking); English (Certificate in
Advanced English); German (Certificate TELC B1 Zertifikat Deutsch).
PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROJECTS
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“The Impact of International Criminal Tribunals on Media, Political Discourse and
Institutional Reform in the Countries Affected by these Tribunals' Decisions” (project
implemented by SWPS), investigator focusing on Ukraine and Russia (since 2015).
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“The Impact of Electoral Rules on the Quality of Local Democracy in Poland” (project
implemented by SWPS), investigator, administrative coordinator (since 2015).
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“Democratic Audit of Poland” (project implemented by SWPS), investigator,
administrative coordinator (since 2014).
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“Scenarios Project: The European Union and the East in 2030” (project implemented by
the Friedrich Ebert Stifftung), member of the team designing scenarios of development of
relations between the EU, Russia and their common neighbourhood (May – September
2014).
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“Exploring Experiences – Good Governance Exchange on the Frontiers of Europe”
(project implemented by the Central European University), author of the policy paper on
factors influencing promotion of good governance principles in Ukraine and Moldova
(April 2011).
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“European Neighbourhood Policy of the European Union towards Eastern European
States” (research grant funded by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education),
Ph.D candidate/investigator (2008 – 2009).
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“Global Governance, Regionalism, and the EU: Changing Interaction with the EU’s
External Borders” (project implemented by GARNET Network of Excellence), author of
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a book chapter on factors influencing effectiveness of the European Neighbourhood
Policy (December 2009).
PUBLICATIONS
Books and chapters in books
K. Bachmann, I. Lyubashenko (eds.), The Maidan Uprising, Separatism and Foreign
Intervention. Ukraine’s complex transition, Peter Lang 2014.
I. Lyubashenko, Euromaidan: From the students’ protest to mass uprising, in: The Maidan
Uprising, Separatism and Foreign Intervention. Ukraine’s complex transition, K. Bachmann,
I. Lyubashenko (eds.), Peter Lang 2014.
K. Bachmann, I. Lyubashenko, The Role of Digital Communication Tools in Mass
Mobilisation, Information and Propaganda, in: The Maidan Uprising, Separatism and
Foreign Intervention. Ukraine’s complex transition, K. Bachmann, I. Lyubashenko (eds.),
Peter Lang 2014.
I. Lyubashenko, Sources of Misunderstanding. Intervening variables influencing the
effectiveness of the European Neighbourhood Policy towards Eastern European states, in:
The EU’s Shifting Borders. Theoretical Approaches and Policy Implications in New
Neighbourhood, E. Stadtmuller, K. Bachmann (eds.), Routledge, 2012.
I. Lyubashenko, K. Zasztowt, NATO-Ukraine Partnership, in: NATO's Future Partnerships,
R. Ondrejcsak, B. Górka-Winter (eds.), Bratislava - Warszawa 2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Europejska Polityka Sąsiedztwa Unii Europejskiej wobec państw Europy
Wschodniej [European Neighbourhood Policy of the European Union towards Eastern
European states], Toruń 2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Podstawy normatywne Europejskiej Polityki Sąsiedztwa [Normative basis of
the European Neighbourhood Policy], in: Europejska Polityka Sąsiedztwa Unii Europejskiej
[European Neighbourhood Policy of the European Union], M. Pietraś, K. StachurskaSzczesiak, J. Misiągiewicz (eds.), Lublin 2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Europejska Polityka Sąsiedztwa i Partnerstwo Wschodnie a interesy Rosji
[European Neighbourhood Policy and Eastern Partnership vs. Russia’s interests], in: Unia
Europejska i Rosja. W kierunku nowego otwarcia [European Union and Russia. Towards a
new opening], B. Piskorska (ed.), Lublin 2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Czy teza o 'neo-finlandyzacji' państw Europy Wschodniej pozostaje
aktualna? [Does the thesis of ‘neo-finlandisation’ of Eastern European states remain actual?]
in: Bezpieczna Europa z perspektywy Wschodu [Secure Europe from the Eastern
perspective], W. Walkiewicz (ed.), Warsaw 2010.
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Articles and papers
L. Alekseenkova, H. Hallgren, H. Haukkala, F. Hett, A. M. Kellner, I. Lyubashenko, F.
Mardirossian, T. Romanova, T. Sharashenidze, M. Vorotnyuk, J. Wanninger, A Shared
European Home. The European Union, Russia and the Eastern Partnership, Friedrich Ebert
Stiftung, May 2016.
I. Lyubashenko, Trying to move a rock. Lustration in Ukraine, “New Eastern Europe”, No.
2/2016.
I. Lyubashenko, The deficit of trust in the Eastern neighbourhood: A challenge for the Riga
summit, European Leadership Network, 14 May 2015.
I. Lyubashenko, On the Edge of Change, „New Eastern Europe”, No. 5/2014.
I. Lyubashenko, The Contemporaries of Independence, „New Eastern Europe”, No. 3/2014.
I. Lyubashenko, Rewolucja w schematach komunikacji [Revolution in the Patterns of
Communication], „Nowe Media”, No. 7/2014.
I. Lyubashenko, Euromaidan. Chronicles of a networked revolt, „New Eastern Europe”, No.
1/2014.
I. Lyubashenko, Międzynarodowa gra o internet [International game for the Internet],
„THINK TANK”, No. 19/2013.
I. Lyubashenko, Demokratyzacja Europy Wschodniej w epoce cyfrowej: między szansą a
rzeczywistością [Democratisation of Eastern Europe in the digital era: between chances and
reality], „Res Publica Nowa”, No. 213/2013.
I. Lyubashenko, Ukraine's Parallel Realities, „New Eastern Europe”, No. 4/2013.
I. Lyubashenko, How to Modernise the European Union’s Eastern Neighbourhood Policy in
the Age of the Internet: the Case of Ukraine, „PISM Policy Paper”, No. 50, 2013.
I. Lyubashenko, The Likelihood of an EU Association Agreement with Ukraine in 2013,
„Bulletin PISM” No. 16 (469), 15.02.2013.
I. Lyubashenko, O. Cichowlas, Ukraine’s Economic Problems and the Possibilities to
Increase EU Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, „Bulletin PISM” No. 120
(453), 21.12.2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Predictable Continuity: Ukrainian Parliamentary Elections 2012, „PISM
Policy Paper”, No. 40, 2012.
I. Lyubashenko, The Importance of the Tymoshenko Case for Ukraine’s Relations with the
EU, „Bulletin PISM” No. 65 (398), 03.07.2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Perception of European Integration in Ukraine, „Bulletin PISM” No. 42
(375), 25.04.2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Ukraine's First Year in the Energy Community: Restart Needed, „PISM
Policy Paper”, No. 28, 2012.
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I. Lyubashenko, B. Wiśniewski, Prospects for Shale Gas Exploration and Production in
Ukraine, „Bulletin PISM" No. 29 (362), 12.03.2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Ukrainian–Russian Gas Negotiations: Consequences for the European
Union, „Bulletin PISM” No. 23 (356), 05.03.2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Start of Negotiations on a Free Trade Area between the European Union and
Moldova, „Bulletin PISM” No. 10 (343), 01.02.2012.
I. Lyubashenko, Presidential Elections in Transnistria, „Bulletin PISM” No. 113 (330),
16.12.2011.
I. Lyubashenko, Prospects for Ukraine’s Association with the EU, „Bulletin PISM” No. 110
(327), 06.12.2011.
I. Lyubashenko, The Rocky Road Ahead: Deepening Good Governance Progress in the
Eastern Neighbourhood, „EU Frontiers. Policy Paper No. 6”, Center for EU Enlargement
Studies, Central European University, Budapest 2011.
Interviews
A Weak Response Produces Bigger Risks, Interview with Leszek Balcerowicz, „New Eastern
Europe”, No. 3-4/2015.
We Are All Losing in Ukraine, Interview with Hiski Haukkala, „New Eastern Europe”
website, 13 March 2015.
Ukraine Needs Time to Focus on Reforms, Interview with Nicu Popescu, „New Eastern
Europe” website, 26 February 2015.
We Have to Bounce Back from the Bottom, Interview with Adam Daniel Rotfeld, „New
Eastern Europe” website, 11 February 2015.
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