User:TheObservantOne

TheObservantOne

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Opening plenary of European Youth Event 2023 at the European Parliament hemicycle in Strasbourg, France on 9 June 2023
Name	Will Kingston-Cox
Born	28 November 2000 (age 22) Warwick, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Nationality	British
Country	England, United Kingdom
Current location	Solihull, West Midlands
Languages	English
Education and employment
University	University of Warwick (BA)
Hobbies, favourites and beliefs
Politics	Libertarianism
Contact info
Website	https://uk.linkedin.com/in/will-kingston-cox-7759a71a5
Account statistics
Joined	23 September 2021
Relatives	Laurence L'Estrange (great-grandfather) Larry L'Estrange (great-uncle)

About me

Political researcher focusing on Russia and Eastern Europe, with a specific focus on Moldova and Transnistria. I possess a first-class BA (Hons) in History and Politics at the University of Warwick (2020-2023).

I am particularly interested in: Russian politics, Post-Soviet states and conflicts, Transnistria, the Cold War, war studies, security studies, international relations, separatist movements, diasporas and economics.

I am also particularly committed to increasing youth engagement in politics through journalism. As such, I founded and currently manage Europinion - an independent political platform - to help facilitate open, honest discussion in our polity.

Academic research

• 'People, not Pawns: The Case for Human Securitisation in Transnistria' (critical security studies)
• 'Does Transnistria Have a History and What Is Its Future?' (history dissertation)

Professional positions

• Managing Director at Europinion (July 2023 - present)
• Editor-in-Chief at Europinion (Apr - Oct 2023)
• Founder at Europinion (Apr 2023 - present)
• Researcher at T-Intelligence (Jun 2023 - present)
• Researcher at ITSS Verona (Jan 2023 - present)
• Geopolitical Analyst at Nicholas Spykman Center for Geopolitical Analysis (Dec 2022 - present)
• Director of the London Chapter at Institute for a Greater Europe (Jun 2023 - present)
• Academic Writer (Russia and Eastern Europe) at Institute for a Greater Europe (Oct 2022 - present)
• Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Warwick Think Tank (Oct 2022- March 2023)
• Policy Analyst at Warwick Think Tank (Sep 2022 - March 2023)
• Head of Quicktakes at Warwick Think Tank (Sep 2022 - March 2023)

Publications

• "Why we should be cautiously concerned about Moldova" - 24 March 2022, Perspectives
• "A Deadly Thaw? Why the frozen conflicts of the South Caucasus may soon feel the heat" - 14 April 2022, Perspectives
• "How important was Soviet support for Ethiopia's Derg regime?" - 4 July 2022, Kleio Historical Journal
• "Why EU candidate status is dangerously symbolic for Ukraine and Moldova" - 6 July 2022, Perspectives
• "An Unnecessary Coup: Why 'removing' Boris Johnson caused more problems than it solved" - 10 July 2022, Backbench
• "Demoralization and Destabilization: The Cost of EU Membership for North Macedonia" - 23 July 2022, Oxford Political Review
• “Russia could shatter the frangible peace in the Balkans” - 14 August 2022, Backbench
• ”What is Russia doing in the Balkans?” - 3 September 2022, In -30- Minutes Podcast
• ”Continuing Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy will guide Britain through these stormy waters” - 10 September 2022, Backbench
• “‘Into the endgame’: Putin’s escalation will either make or break his special military operation” - 25 September 2022, Perspectives
• "Profile: Maia Sandu" - 27 September 2022, Perspectives (as featured in Edition 41)
• "Surovikin the Savage: Putin's new commander in Ukraine makes his presence known" - 11 October 2022, Perspectives
• "Leicester Riots: An Isolated Incident?" - 18 October 2022, Warwick Think Tank
• "The embarrassing downfall of Liz Truss's disastrous premiership" - 24 October 2022, Perspectives
• "A Geopolitical Restructuring: How Russia's War in Ukraine is Reshaping Central Asia" - 31 October 2022, Oxford Political Review
• "'An unholy alliance': Why is Iran helping Russia in Ukraine?" - 1 November 2022, Perspectives
• "On the brink: Stray missiles risk real confrontation with Russia" - 22 November 2022, Perspectives
• "China, Iran and Serbia - the new power trio?" - 8 December 2022, In -30- Minutes
• "Was the revolt in Zanzibar of 1964 determined by race or ideology?" - 13 December 2022, Kleio Historical Journal
• "Editorial: "We got to police ourselves": Takeoff and gun violence in America's hip-hop community" - 14 December 2022, Warwick Think Tank
• "For Humanity or Self-Interest? Turkey as a Mediator between Russia and Ukraine" - 17 January 2023, Perspectives (as featured in Edition 42)
• "Has the West unintentionally snookered Ukraine?" - 6 March 2023, Perspectives (as featured in Edition 43)
• "To what extent can Stalin's policy of industrialisation be considered a success?" - 25 March 2023, Kleio Historical Journal
• "What is the future of Russo-Iranian military relations?" - 27 March 2023, ITSS Verona (written in collaboration with Margherita Ceserani, Ilaria Lorusso, and Shahin Modarres)
• "To what extent did Stalin's nationality policy in the South Caucasus differ depending on ethnic group?" - 15 April 2023, Kleio Historical Journal

Pages I've created (39)

Bolivia (3)

National Roads in Bolivia (3)

Route 4 (Bolivia) - National Road of Bolivia

Route 5 (Bolivia) - National Road of Bolivia

Route 8 (Bolivia) - National Road of Bolivia

Namibia (33)

Highways in Namibia (22)

C24 road (Namibia) - secondary route near Rehoboth

C25 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Leonardville to Rehoboth

C26 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Windhoek to Rostock

C27 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Sesriem to H'hausen

C29 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Otjinene to the B6

C30 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Gobabis to Otjiwarongo

C31 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Okahandja to Omaheke

C32 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Karibib to near Tsaobis

C33 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Karibib to Otjiwarongo

C34 road (Namibia) - secondary route along the Skeleton Coast

C35 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Henties Bay to Ruacana

C36 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Wilhelmstal to Uis

C37 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Aussenkehr to Gaibes

C38 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Otjiwarongo to Etosha

C40 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Outjo to Palmwag

C41 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Oshakati to Outapi

C42 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb

C43 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Bergsig to Epupa Falls

C46 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Ruacana to Ondangwa

C47 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Otjozondjupa to Okakarara

C48 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Divundu to Bostwana border

C49 road (Namibia) - secondary route from Katima Mulilo to Kongola

Rehoboth Basters (11)

Albert Mouton - third Baster Captain (1924-25)

Baster Council - the parliament of the unrecognized Rehoboth area

Ben Africa - fourth Baster captain (1977-79)

Captains of the Rehoboth Baster - traditional leaders of the Baster

Cornelius van Wyk - second Baster captain (1914-1924)

Dap Izaaks - interim Baster captain (1998-1999)

Eckart Klein - German legal scholar who presided over Rehoboth Baster self-determination case Diergaardt v. Namibia

John McNab - sixth Baster captain (1999-2020)

Piet Junius - Namibian Baster politican

Rehoboth area - the unrecognised nation of the Rehoboth Baster

Rehoboth Uprising - Baster revolt of 1924-25

Russia (3)

Politicians (3)

Muslim Khuchiev - Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic, 2018-present

Odes Baysultanov - Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic, 2007-2012

Ruslan Edelgeriev - Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic, 2012-2018

Templates I've created (1)

Highways (1)

Template:National Roads in Bolivia

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