Vitalii Rishko
Summary
As an International Relations Analyst with extensive experience, I specialize in researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex issues related to international affairs, global order, and major power competition, with a particular focus on international security. I possess excellent skills in creating reports and presentations that cater to the needs of policymakers, government officials, and researchers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Researcher
Transatlantic Dialogue Center
11.2022 - Current
- Conducting research on issues of crucial importance to the national security of Ukraine in light of Russia's full-scale invasion
- Writing analytical articles, which TDC distributes among governmental bodies of the transatlantic community that enable them better to understand the military and socio-political situation in Ukraine and make effective decisions
- Advocating Ukraine's integration into transatlantic structures.
Content Writer/Political Analyst
The New Global Order
08.2022 - Current
- Contributing to the analysis of events and phenomena associated with the EU's external and internal dimensions, including the defense and security of the Union, EU enlargement, etc
- Helping to strengthen the expertise of the think tank by writing about issues relating to the Russo-Ukrainian War, EU-Russia relations and security matters on the European continent
- Assisting in preparing a macro-project (research conference) under the auspices of the EU Affairs Team.
Open Source Intelligence Analyst Intern
Nunki
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Analyzed open sources to understand geopolitical contexts and detect threats and risks to governments, international organizations and businesses
- Helped to improve Nunki's expertise concerning Russia's war against Ukraine by tracing information on Telegram channels and adding more than 50 sources that provide photo-video evidence from the ground
- Reviewed and annotated data, news sources and social media posts by categories to increase the capability of Nunki's software.
Analyst/Editor
Outside the Box
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Identified potential topics for the analytical pieces and conducted desk research
- Published several analytical pieces on international affairs and geopolitics
- Reviewed analytical articles and news postings, proofread and provided my feedback to the team of analysts.
Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Analyzed materials and documents of diplomatic correspondence
- Supported archival management of the documents based on their type
- Organized meeting-discussion between interns and Director of Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine on the topic "The Crisis of Liberal International Order"
- Member of Committee for Politics and International Relations
Member of Committee for Politics and International
NGO Centre "Young Diplomacy"
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Identified potential speakers to participate in the events conducted by the Committee arranged and facilitated contact between them and the Head of the Committee
- Organized a series of conferences with Ukrainian politicians, foreign diplomats and ambassadors.
Education
Master of Arts - International Security
University of Groningen
2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
2021
Skills
- Critical, creative and analytical thinking
- Team player
- The ability to work under pressure
- Chief attention to details
- Interpersonal communication
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
- Navigating the Complexities of Georgia’s Political Crisis: Domestic and Foreign Policy Dimensions
- Leadership in Times of War: Foreign Policy Shifts and Support of Ukraine
- Supporting Sustainable Reconstruction in Ukraine. Recommendations for Civil Society Organizations, Businesses, Governments, and Donors in Supporting Ukraine's Reconstruction, co-authored with Maksym Skrypchenko, Tetiana Skrypchenko et al
- European Political Community: The French Approach Towards Greater Europe
- Peace Talks: Why Kyiv Should Not Negotiate Ceasefire with Moscow
- United Nations at the Crossroads: Will the UN Survive Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine?
- EU Candidate Status for Ukraine and Moldova: Political Signal or Geostrategic Move?
Languages
Ukrainian
Native language
Russian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Visiting Researcher
Transatlantic Dialogue Center
11.2022 - Current
Content Writer/Political Analyst
The New Global Order
08.2022 - Current
Open Source Intelligence Analyst Intern
Nunki
08.2022 - 10.2022
Analyst/Editor
Outside the Box
02.2020 - 08.2021
Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
01.2020 - 01.2020
Member of Committee for Politics and International
NGO Centre "Young Diplomacy"
10.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - International Security
University of Groningen
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
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