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Kārlis Bukovskis is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), and a Leading Researcher at RSU. His expertise lies in International Political Economy, EU institutional dynamics, small state diplomacy, and post-2014 security challenges. He holds a PhD in Political Science from RSU and has extensive experience in Latvian foreign policy formulation, including roles as Advisor to the Ministry of Finance (2015–2017) and Project Coordinator during Latvia’s EU Presidency (2013–2015). Bukovskis also serves as Deputy Director of the Latvian Institute of International Affairs and hosts the radio program “Diplomatic Lunch”.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science (International Relations), Rīga Stradiņš University (2015)
- Master’s in European Studies, University of Latvia (2008)
- Master’s in Social Sciences, University of Helsinki (2010)
- Bachelor’s in Political Science, Rīga Stradiņš University (2006)
Research Interests:
Bukovskis focuses on EU decarbonization strategies, small state resilience in global crises, and post-Soviet regional security. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with policy analysis, particularly addressing energy security, hybrid threats, and the intersection of climate policy with geopolitical stability. Recent projects include analyzing EU responses to the Ukraine crisis and designing climate neutrality models for small states.
Grants & Projects:
- DeCrises: EU Decarbonisation in Times of Crises (2025–2028, Horizon Europe)
- Climate Neutrality Decision Models in Action (2024–2026, Latvian Council of Science)
- Internationally Unrecognised States: Nagorno-Karabakh Case Study (2024–2028)
Labs/Teams:
He leads research initiatives at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs and collaborates with the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies as a Fulbright Scholar. His work frequently intersects with think tanks like the European Council on Foreign Relations.
