Sir, – I would like to thank you for awarding my articles (NR107/2 p.126 & NR107/4 p.467) with The Naval Review Clive Richard’s prize. When I started writing on the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine, I did not envision the impact that the subject would have. Since the publication of the article I have had the fortune of creating contacts with Russian-facing officers who have enthusiastically invited me to become involved in further discussions on strategic and security studies involving Eastern Europe. Much of the success I am currently enjoying can be directly attributed…
