Glenn Diesen
Dr. Glenn Diesen a professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway, and associate editor at Russia in Global Affairs, and editor of Political economy, Russian foreign policy and Eurasian integration.
Glenn Diesen has authored several influential books that explore the geopolitical shifts in the modern world, with a particular focus on Russia’s role in the emerging global order. His works include “The Think Tank Racket: Managing the Information War with Russia”, which critiques Western think tanks and their influence on public perception and policy. “In Europe as the Western Peninsula of Greater Eurasia”, he examines the strategic implications of Eurasian integration and Europe’s changing role in the global power structure. “Russian Conservatism: Managing Change under Permanent Revolution” delves into the ideological foundations of Russian conservatism and its impact on domestic and foreign policy. Diesen’s books collectively provide a nuanced understanding of the interplay between economics, ideology, and geopolitics, offering fresh perspectives on the reconfiguration of global power and the West’s engagement with Russia
- Geopolitics— Armenia's strategic position in the South Caucasus and its relationships with regional and global powers in a rapidly shifting multipolar world.
- Russia— Russia's South Caucasus policy, its role as a regional power broker through the CSTO and peacekeepers, and the Ukraine war's impact on its Armenia leverage.
- U.S. Foreign Policy— U.S. foreign policy strategy, military interventionism, and diplomatic engagement — covering America's role in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the South Caucasus, with emphasis on restraint, non-interventionism, and the costs of military overextension.
- Armenia-NATO Relations— Armenia's relationship with NATO, including military exercises, interoperability programs, and the debate over whether deeper ties are feasible or desirable.
- Armenia-US Relations— U.S.-Armenia relations, including USAID programs, defense cooperation talks, Armenian-American lobby efforts, and Washington's South Caucasus policy.