Orysia Lutsevych is a renowned authority on democratic resilience, foreign interference, and civil society development in Eastern Europe. As the Deputy Director of the Russia & Eurasia Programme and the Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, she delivers comprehensive analyses on Ukraine’s political and economic transformation, regional security, and the effects of foreign influence. She frequently advises policymakers and key stakeholders on protecting democratic institutions from external threats.
A highly regarded thought leader, Orysia has made significant contributions to international discussions on Ukraine and broader Eurasian matters. She has authored widely cited research, including “Resilient Ukraine: Safeguarding Society from Russian Aggression” (2020) and “How to End Russia’s War on Ukraine” (2023). She initiated Chatham House’s Resilience Barometer, a tool for measuring societal resilience against foreign interference, and leads the annual Ukraine Recovery Survey, offering crucial insights for the Inter-Governmental Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC).
Orysia is a prominent media commentator, with appearances on BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, Sky News, and Voice of America. Her perspectives have been featured in The Guardian, The Financial Times, The New York Times, and Les Echos. She has spoken at esteemed global forums, including the Milken Institute, European Council on Foreign Relations, UK Parliament, and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Before joining Chatham House, Orysia was instrumental in launching Europe House Georgia and served as the Executive Director of the Open Ukraine Foundation. She has also conducted high-profile evaluations and development reviews for major international organizations, such as USAID, NORC at the University of Chicago, and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, assessing the impact of civil society initiatives and strategic communication programs.
Orysia holds master’s degrees in international relations from Lviv State University and public administration from the University of Missouri. She is fluent in Ukrainian, English, Russian, and Polish, bringing a cross-cultural and strategic approach to her work. In recognition of her contributions to democracy and civil society, she was awarded an OBE in 2024.
Orysia Lutsevych is a renowned authority on democratic resilience, foreign interference, and civil society development in Eastern Europe. As the Deputy Director of the Russia & Eurasia Programme and the Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, she delivers comprehensive analyses on Ukraine’s political and economic transformation, regional security, and the effects of foreign influence. She frequently advises policymakers and key stakeholders on protecting democratic institutions from external threats.
A highly regarded thought leader, Orysia has made significant contributions to international discussions on Ukraine and broader Eurasian matters. She has authored widely cited research, including “Resilient Ukraine: Safeguarding Society from Russian Aggression” (2020) and “How to End Russia’s War on Ukraine” (2023). She initiated Chatham House’s Resilience Barometer, a tool for measuring societal resilience against foreign interference, and leads the annual Ukraine Recovery Survey, offering crucial insights for the Inter-Governmental Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC).
Orysia is a prominent media commentator, with appearances on BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, Sky News, and Voice of America. Her perspectives have been featured in The Guardian, The Financial Times, The New York Times, and Les Echos. She has spoken at esteemed global forums, including the Milken Institute, European Council on Foreign Relations, UK Parliament, and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Before joining Chatham House, Orysia was instrumental in launching Europe House Georgia and served as the Executive Director of the Open Ukraine Foundation. She has also conducted high-profile evaluations and development reviews for major international organizations, such as USAID, NORC at the University of Chicago, and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, assessing the impact of civil society initiatives and strategic communication programs.
Orysia holds master’s degrees in international relations from Lviv State University and public administration from the University of Missouri. She is fluent in Ukrainian, English, Russian, and Polish, bringing a cross-cultural and strategic approach to her work. In recognition of her contributions to democracy and civil society, she was awarded an OBE in 2024.
