Rodric Braithwaite

Sir Rodric Braithwaite serves as a Research Fellow in Diplomacy and International Affairs within the Department of Economics and International Studies at the University of Buckingham's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His distinguished diplomatic career, including service as HM Ambassador in Moscow (1988-1992) and Foreign Policy Adviser to Prime Minister John Major, provides exceptional practical grounding for his academic work in international relations and diplomatic history.

His academic credentials include:

• First Class Honours in Modern Languages from Christ’s College, University of Cambridge

Braithwaite's research focuses on pivotal moments in Russian and Soviet history, spanning Diplomacy, International Relations, Military History (particularly World War II's Eastern Front and Soviet-Afghan War), Cold War dynamics, and post-Soviet transitions. His work consistently examines the interplay between high-level statecraft and societal impacts during periods of conflict and transformation, drawing extensively on archival diplomatic sources and firsthand experience.

His publications reveal a cohesive scholarly trajectory centered on critical Soviet/Russian historical junctures. The 2011 work "Afgantsy" analyzes Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan, while his 2002 publications "Moscow 1941" and "Across the Moscow River" explore the Battle of Moscow during WWII and the USSR's collapse respectively. Collectively, these works demonstrate methodological rigor in connecting geopolitical strategy with civilian experiences under extreme conditions.

His principal recognition:

• Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG), 1994

No verifiable information exists regarding student supervision or research grant administration in his current academic role. His contributions primarily manifest through scholarly publication and media commentary rather than structured mentorship programs or funded research projects.

Braithwaite operates without dedicated laboratory facilities or formal research teams at Buckingham, reflecting his position as a research-focused fellow concentrating on historical analysis and policy-oriented writing rather than experimental or collaborative team-based research.