Ivan Turulin is a Russian geopolitical analyst, specializing in Russian foreign policy. His analytical focus is on Russia’s strategic behavior in an era of great-power competition. In particular, he examines how Moscow manages its relations with Europe and Asia and how it turns others’ crises into leverage to expand its influence. He holds a law degree with a particular interest in international law, and has professional experience advising investment funds on geopolitical risk. Outside of his analytical work, Ivan is drawn to military and diplomatic history.