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Kyril Drezov is an Honorary Fellow in Politics at Keele University and a founding member and co-chair of the Southeast Europe Unit (SEU). Since joining Keele in 1996, he has become a leading expert on Bulgarian, Macedonian, and broader Balkan politics. His work spans academic research, media commentary, and policy consultancy, including contributions to BBC World Service and Oxford Analytica.
Research Interests:
- Communism and Post-Communism
- Balkan Politics and International Relations
- Bulgarian and Macedonian Politics
- Nationalism and Modernisation in Eastern Europe
- Russian-Balkan Relations
- Political Thought and Panslavism
His research explores the transformation of political identities and state structures in post-communist Eastern Europe, with a focus on the Balkans. He has published on topics such as the Macedonian identity question, Russian-Bulgarian relations, and the role of digital media in historical narratives.
He has delivered numerous conference papers and participated in seminars for institutions such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Cabinet Office. His media and consultancy work includes political risk analysis for Merrill Lynch and contributions to strategic policy discussions on the Balkans.
He is available to supervise PhD students in areas including communism and post-communism, Balkan politics, and Bulgarian and Macedonian affairs.
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