Dmitry Yakushkin

<p>Dr. Yakushkin is a former journalist who worked in public relations before turning to research and teaching, specialising in political, social and corporate communications.<br>This book grew out of a special course he taught as a visiting professor at the Faculty of Social Studies at Tel Aviv University on communication during conflicts.</p>
<p>Born in 1957 in Moscow, Dmitry Yakushkin worked for two decades as a journalist in print media and television focusing on international politics. Based on his posting in France in the 90ties, D. Yakushkin wrote his first book titled &ldquo;Parisian Stories.&rdquo; After journalism he led major communication projects in the public and business spheres having dealt with complex communications challenges throughout his career.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Soviet/ U.S. relations during the Cold War represent an area of special interest for D.Yakushkin. He had the opportunity to meet and conduct interviews with key witnesses to those events: diplomats, historians, journalists, political scientists. Dmitry Yakushkin speaks fluent English and French.</p>