Hugo Flavier

Hugo Flavier is a lecturer in public law at the University of Bordeaux, where he is affiliated with the Centre for European and International Research and Documentation (CRDEI). His research lies at the intersection of European law, international law, and constitutional law, with a regional focus on Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.

Research Interests: His work critically examines the political uses of law in post-Soviet regimes, the instrumentalization of international law (e.g., genocide discourse, war justification), and the evolution of EU foreign policy, particularly regarding sanctions and enlargement. He analyzes constitutional developments in authoritarian contexts and the role of law in legitimizing power.

Publications and Editorial Roles: He co-directs the 'Russia and Post-Soviet Spaces' section of the French Yearbook of International Relations (AFRI) and is co-editor of the Journal of Current Affairs of International and European Law (JADIE). His recent publications include analyses of the 2020 Russian constitutional referendum, EU-Russia relations, and the geopolitical use of migration.

Public Engagement: Flavier is a regular contributor to public debates through media appearances (e.g., Radio Rythme Bleu, Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes), opinion pieces (Le Club des Juristes, The Conversation), and public lectures at institutions such as the University of New Caledonia and the University of Bordeaux.

Professional Experience: From 2018 to 2020, he served as an academic cooperation attaché at the French Embassy in Belarus and co-directed the Franco-Belarusian Center for Political Science and European Studies, reflecting his deep engagement with the region.

Expertise Topics:

• Ukraine’s future in the EU and vis-à-vis Russia
• Legacy of the 2020 Belarusian uprising
• Legal and political significance of Russia’s 2020 constitutional referendum
• EU sanctions and international law
• European identity in Ukraine

Advising and Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, his editorial leadership, international collaborations, and embassy role suggest active involvement in funded research and academic networks. He likely supervises graduate students in law and international relations, though specific names are not provided.

Labs and Teams: He conducts research at CRDEI (Centre for European and International Research and Documentation), a key interdisciplinary research unit at the University of Bordeaux, where he contributes to projects on EU external action and post-Soviet legal-political dynamics.