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Adnan Vatansever

Dr Adnan Vatansever

Reader in Russian Political Economy

Biography

Dr Adnan Vatansever is a Reader in Russian Political Economy in the King’s Russia Institute.

Previously, Adnan worked as a senior associate in the energy and climate program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a senior associate in Russian and Caspian energy at IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates, and a consultant for the World Bank and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Adnan combines a wealth of industry knowledge and experience on energy markets with a robust academic perspective. He holds a PhD from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and M.A. from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He speaks Russian, Bulgarian, Turkish and English.

Research

Adnan's research focuses broadly on the political economy of energy and economic policy-making in Russia/Eurasia. His recent book, Oil in Putin’s Russia: The Contests over Rents and Economic Policy, examines the political economy of resource rent management in contemporary Russia.

Ongoing research projects include: economic rents and authoritarianism, energy security and energy transition in Europe; politics of energy subsidies in Russia. Additional areas of focus in his research include the following: the political economy of economic modernisation; EU-Russian energy relations; the era of “smart sanctions” and the Russian case; Russia’s energy policy-making in the oil and gas sector; the rising role of Asia in Eurasian energy; state-business relations in Russia/Eurasia; state and market intervention in post-communist states; fiscal capacity and public spending in Russian/Eurasian context; rule of law and governance; regional development.

Teaching

PhD Supervision

Adnan welcomes PhD applicants interested in political economy of energy in Russia/Eurasia; economic policy-making in resource-rich states.

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    Events

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    "How Do Sanctions (not) Work?" Book Launch: The Routledge Handbook of the Political Economy of Sanctions

    In this book launch, panellists will discuss the core issues and debates surrounding this controversial topic of sanctions.

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      Outstanding students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics (SPE) were honoured at an awards ceremony.

      SPEaward23John

      New director of King's Russia Institute announced

      The King’s Russia Institute has announced the appointment of a new director.

      News from the School of Politics and Economics

      School's inaugural awards sees staff and students honoured

      Students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics were honoured at an annual awards ceremony.

      AwardsSPEWinners

      WATCH: Europe's Russian Energy Crisis

      A chance to rewatch this King's Russia event again in full

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      Sharing our expertise and insights on the war on Ukraine

      Researchers and academics in our Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy are using their expertise to inform discussion and debate around Russia’s invasion...

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      New book explores politics of oil in Vladimir Putin's Russia

      No sector has been as vital as oil to the Russian economy since Vladimir Putin came to power.

      russiaoil-112445_1920

      How 'smart' has Russian response to international sanctions been?

      Has the effect of international sanctions on the crucial Russian oil industry been neutralised through statecraft and innovative policy-making?

      How has the Russian government adapted to sanctions?

      Events

      11MarKsenia Handbook

      "How Do Sanctions (not) Work?" Book Launch: The Routledge Handbook of the Political Economy of Sanctions

      In this book launch, panellists will discuss the core issues and debates surrounding this controversial topic of sanctions.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      09MarThe event is hosted by the King's Russia Institute.

      Russia under Economic Sanctions

      The King's Russia Institute is delighted to invite you to a discussion: Russia under Economic Sanctions

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Features

      Sharing our expertise and insights on the war on Ukraine

      Researchers and academics in our Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy are using their expertise to inform discussion and debate around Russia’s invasion...

      ukraine russia banner size