The Danish Institute for International Studies, DIIS, has the pleasure of inviting you to a seminar with Andrei A. Piontkovsky, member of the Russian Democratic Party Yabloko, who will be speaking on Putin’s Foreign and Security PolicyMonday, 17 January 2005, 15.00-16.30Danish Institute for International Studies Main Auditorium, Pakhuset, Ground Floor Strandgade 71, 1401 Copenhagen K Aside from his political career as a member of the ruling body of the Russian Democratic Yabloko Party, Dr. Piontkovsky has since 1991 occupied the position as Executive Director of the Strategic Studies Center World Laboratory. A mathematician by profession, Dr. Piontkovsky has had a long and distinguished career as a Senior Researcher at the Soviet Academy of Sciences and the World Laboratory, working with issues of Russian policy and strategic studies. Since 1991, Dr. Piontkovsky has been a frequent contributor to the media, including the BBC World Service in London, and the Radio Liberty in Moscow. Moreover, Dr. Piontkovsky is a columnist for the two Russian Journals Moscow Times and Novaya Gazeta. The seminar will be held in English. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required by e-mail to no later than 14 January 2005 at 12.00 noon. Please await confirmation by e-mail from DIIS for participation. |

