Aliona Hlivco
Aliona Hlivco | |
|---|---|
| Альона Гливко | |
| Born | 4 June 1987 Chernivtsi, Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukrainian and British |
| Occupation | Political analyst |
Aliona Hlivco (Ukrainian: Альона Гливко; born 4 June 1987) is a Ukrainian-British political scientist, former Ukrainian politician, and founder of the St. James's Foreign Policy Group. She is known for her commentary on European security, UK–Ukraine relations, and foreign policy.[1] She previously served as Managing Director at the Henry Jackson Society and is a former member of the Ukrainian parliament.[2]
Early life and education
Hlivco was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine on 4 June 1987.[3] She earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Political Science and later completed a Master's in Public Administration.[4]
Career
Between 2010 and 2018, Hlivco held several positions in Ukrainian regional and national politics.[5][6] She was Deputy Head of the Batkivshchyna party's Chernivtsi regional organisation,[7] Campaign Manager in six elections, and served as Chief of Staff to MP Olena Kondratiuk.[8][9] From 2015 to 2018, she was a member of the Chernivtsi Regional Parliament and a Senior Adviser to its Chairman.[10][11][12] In 2014, Hlivco served as an official representative of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko during the Ukrainian presidential election.[13]
After relocating to the UK, she transitioned into policy advocacy and think tank leadership.[14][15] From 2023 to 2024, she was Managing Director at the Henry Jackson Society.[16][17] In 2025, she founded the St. James's Foreign Policy Group, a policy consultancy focusing on European security and transatlantic relations.[18]
In the media
Hlivco is a regular contributor to UK and international media. She has appeared on the BBC,[19] Sky News, Monocle 24, and Deutsche Welle,[20] and has written opinion pieces for The Telegraph, Foreign Policy, and ConservativeHome.[21]
Recognition and awards
- Order of Merit, Chernivtsi Regional Parliament (2019)[22]
- Member of the Advisory Council of the Coalition for Global Prosperity[23]
Personal life
Hlivco currently resides in the United Kingdom and holds dual Ukrainian and British citizenship. Her brother, Valeriy is a commander in a Ukrainian frontline reconnaissance unit.[24]
References
- ^ "Чи готова Європа до нападу Росії". BBC News Україна (in Ukrainian). 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Russia realizes it can no longer sustain occupied territories: Aliona Hlivco, former Ukrainian MP – DW – 09/20/2022". dw.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Гливко Альона Георгіївна — Біографія, Балотування, Фракції, Політична Агітація | ПолітХаб". www.chesno.org (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Lessons from the First Cyberwar: How Supporting Ukraine on the Digital Battlefield Can Help Improve the UK's Online Resilience". Henry Jackson Society. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "CapX Live - Are sanctions working?". The Centre for Policy Studies. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "«Батьківщинівка» Альона Гливко відсвяткувала Першовересень разом з колективом школи, якій посприяла в заміні вікон | Всі новини Буковини". buknews.com.ua. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Депутати чернівецької облради вимагають звітів керівників управлінь ОДА". promin.cv.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Фищук висловив співчуття депутатові Чернівецької облради, в якої помер батько". Новини Чернівці: Інформаційний портал «Молодий буковинець» (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Голова фракції «Батьківщина» в облраді Альона Гливко: «Всюди, де в процесі об'єднання тергромад виникає гострий конфлікт – бачимо слід окремих політиків» | Всі новини Буковини". buknews.com.ua. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "From Ukraine to Hong Kong: A Tale of Courage and Resilience in the Face of Adversity". 14 April 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Past Events#Ukraine: 90 days of war with Aliona Hlivco". Conservative European Forum. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "«Батьківщинівка» в Чернівецькій облраді Альона Гливко вимагає заслуховувати звіти керівників структурних підрозділів ОДА кожної сесії | Всі новини Буковини". buknews.com.ua. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Guns or Butter: The Future of UK Defence and Development". Coalition for Global Prosperity. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "В Киеве предупредили о разрушении НАТО в случае победы Путина в конфликте". Абзац (in Russian). 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "The Telegraph: Запад должен начать действовать, успех Курской операции "висит на волоске"". antikor.info. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Aliona Hlivco on her personal experiences in Ukrainian politics". Henry Jackson Society. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Gittoes, Megan (2023-09-05). "Aliona Hlivco appointed as Managing Director of the Henry Jackson Society". Henry Jackson Society. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Aliona Hlivco Speaks on Future of UK Defence and Development". St. James's Foreign Policy Group. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ ""Україні немає чого боятися": експерти про відставку Бориса Джонсона". BBC News Україна (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Radio NV (2024-05-10). Британія не готова до війни. Посол Залужний може це змінити – Альона Гливко. Retrieved 2025-07-31 – via YouTube.
- ^ Hlivco, Aliona (2025-02-17). "Europe is leaderless. Britain should take charge – and fast". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Invisible Women, Silent Wars: Understanding Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Contemporary Proxy Warfare". Henry Jackson Society. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Advisory Council". Coalition for Global Prosperity. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Australia promised to 'stand with Ukraine' — this is how the support ranks against the rest". ABC News. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2025-07-31.