Everyone who monitors the political situation in the country and the world has his own circle of commentators and analysts, whose opinions and assessments of current events are most interesting to him. Political scientist Fyodor Lukyanov in recent years has managed to prove his relevance in the intellectual space of the socio-political life of Russia. Every year more and more people listen to the conclusions of this person.
Biography Facts
Lukyanov Fedor Alexandrovich was born on February 1, 1967 in Moscow. Before entering the university, he completed a two-year active service in the ranks of the Soviet Army. He began his career as a political journalist on the Voice of Russia radio after graduating from the philological faculty of Moscow State University in 1991. Successful work at the radio station, the broadcasting of which is mainly intended for foreign listeners, was facilitated by the fact that Fedor Lukyanov successfully speaks English, German and Swedish.
In an era of great change in the early nineties, he participated at the expert level in the development of a privatization program. He worked as a correspondent in international editions of several metropolitan periodicals, took part in the political programs of central television.
Independent position
Observing and commenting on the social and economic life of such a complex country as modern Russia, it is very difficult to stay away from the confrontation of various forces of the political spectrum. But it was precisely the independence of his position that Fyodor Lukyanov chose as the principle of his existence in the field of political journalism. He constantly tries to emphasize his equal remoteness from both the conservative and the liberal political camp. Of course, his audience has the right to make independent conclusions about how he succeeds.
"Russia in global politics"
Fedor Lukyanov, a political scientist with an established reputation, was invited to the post of chief editor of this publication shortly after its founding in 2002. The journal Russia in Global Affairs is dedicated to a wide range of topics. His interests include the problems of globalization of the world economy, the growth of crisis in the countries of a united Europe, the development of socio-economic processes in third world countries.
And of course, an analysis of Russian interests in all these processes. It should be noted that over the years of its existence, this publication has managed to gain sufficient authority in the field of international journalism. Not a single urgent problem escaped his attention. To collaborate with the magazine on a temporary or permanent basis, the chief editor attracts many reputable analysts, regardless of their political biases.
Influential public organization
In December 2012, Fedor Lukyanov was elected to the post of chairman of the presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy. This organization has non-governmental status. Its objectives are to promote the development and implementation of common strategic concepts for the development of the Russian Federation. Defining the goals and directions of foreign and defense policy. Promoting the formation of the Russian state and civil society in the country. With all this, this council has no administrative powers and does not have any power. But it brings together experts whose opinions are taken into account by members of the government when making specific political decisions.
The structure of this public organization includes people of different political views. With its principles, it proclaims non-partisanship, commitment to democratic values and Russian national interests. Existing since 1998, the "Council on Foreign and Defense Policy" has managed to prove its competence and legal capacity. Over the years the Council has existed, its influence has increased significantly. And also expanded the range of issues discussed by him.
Valdai Forum
One of the projects of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy is the Valdai Discussion Club, founded in 2004. It is attended by influential politicians and reputable journalists from around the world. Fedor Lukyanov, whose photo can often be seen on the front pages of reports from this international forum, participates in it on an ongoing basis.
The heated discussions of this club discuss the most pressing and relevant issues of world and Russian politics. The constant presence at the forum of people from the sphere of the European establishment and the first echelon of Russian power helps to find a way out of the crisis situations and determine the prospects for subsequent interaction. Everything that happens at the Valdai Forum is constantly in the sphere of attention of the world media.
Confrontation or cooperation?
The key issue for the Russian future, political analyst Fedor Lukyanov considers building political interaction with Europe and the United States of America. The strongest political turbulence that has arisen over the last few years around the Ukrainian crisis has only aggravated the problem of strategic choice in Russian global politics. Today it presents diametrically opposite trends aimed both at aggravating the confrontation with the Western world, and at finding ways out of the created political impasse. And the aggravation of the situation in the economy against the background of a global drop in energy prices, greatly aggravates the situation.
Political analyst Fedor Lukyanov has repeatedly spoken out about the need to overcome crisis trends and continue dialogue with Western partners. The upholding of Russian national interests is impossible without the modernization and growth of the country's economy. And in conditions of external isolation, she has no real chance to break out of the grip of the crisis. Therefore, today there is no more urgent task for Russian foreign policy than finding a reasonable balance of interests in relations with Europe and America.
Political ambition
Fedor Lukyanov, whose biography and career almost never went beyond political journalism, often hears questions about whether he intends to move into the category of practicing politicians in the future. The journalist prefers not to give a direct answer to this question, especially in a categorical form. It can be attributed to the adherents of the old English proverb "Never say never."
Of course, Fedor Lukyanov does not exclude such an opportunity for himself. But only under certain conditions and circumstances. Moreover, the journalist has the necessary potential for this. Apparently, living in the sphere of politics and not having your own political ambitions is very difficult.
