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Tom Casier is a Professor in Global Politics of Europe at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, affiliated with the Department of International Relations and International Organisation. He joined the university in November 2023, previously serving as Academic Director of the Brussels School of International Studies (University of Kent, 2007–2023) and holding roles at Maastricht University and KU Leuven, including Visiting Professor.
Education & Academic Journey:
- PhD in International Relations (implied by title)
- Prior roles: Lecturer at Maastricht University, Visiting Professor at KU Leuven
Research Interests:
- EU-Russia relations, Russian foreign policy, and post-Soviet geopolitics
- Hegemony theories and global change dynamics
- Integration of social psychology concepts into International Relations
- EU's Eastern Neighborhood Policy and regional stability
Recent Research Trends: Dr. Casier's recent work focuses on the Ukraine War's geopolitical ramifications, EU-Russia power dynamics, and systemic post-Cold War crises. His publications analyze protean power shifts, Eurasian integration, and Russian strategic motivations.
Awards & Grants:
- Recipient of the Jean Monnet Chair
- Principal investigator in EU-funded projects such as RENPET (2020–2024) and heritage diplomacy initiatives with KU Leuven
Advising & Collaboration:
- Supervised 12 PhD students at the University of Kent
- Affiliated with the Center for International Relations Research (CIRR)
Labs/Teams: Active in the Center for International Relations Research (CIRR), contributing to interdisciplinary studies on global politics and EU external relations.
