Bringing decades of experience in international journalism and Russian affairs, Jill Dougherty delivered a lecture titled “Power and Geopolitics in the 21st Century” on March 11 for alumni of Civic Idea projects and participants of its ongoing programs.
The lecture explored how geopolitics shapes the distribution of power in today’s international system, examining how major powers project influence and how smaller states – like Georgia – navigate external pressures and shifting global dynamics, with examples from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Jill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the region. She served as CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief for nearly a decade and has held key roles including White House Correspondent and Foreign Affairs Correspondent. She is currently a CNN on-air contributor, an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, and affiliated with research institutions such as the Woodrow Wilson Center and the Kennan Institute. She is also the author of My Russia: What I Saw from the Kremlin, reflecting her decades-long experience covering the region.
The Lecture was held in an interactive format, allowing participants to engage in discussion and exchange perspectives on the topics covered.
