Jason Corcoran

Jason Corcoran is a respected journalist and Russian analyst with 15 years of living in Moscow and two decades of covering Eastern European affairs, international relations, and security issues. His in-depth reporting and analytical expertise have made him a sought-after voice in understanding the complexities of Russian politics and foreign policy.

‍

After graduating in Dublin, he began his career in London as a news reporter with the Sunday Express and the Evening Standard. A former senior correspondent for Bloomberg News, Dow Jones, the FT Group, and a columnist for the Sunday Times, Jason has risen to become one of the foremost experts on Russian and CIS affairs since moving to Moscow in 2006.

‍

A regular commentator in print globally, Jason's features and analysis have appeared in publications including The Sunday Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Independent, the Irish Times, the Irish Independent, the Moscow Times, and Business Insider. He makes frequent TV appearances around the world including on flagship television shows such as MSNBC's the Last Word, Channel 4 News, Al Jazeera's Listening Post and on radio for the BBC, RTE, Newstalk and ABC in Australia.

‍

In 2023, he completed an MA in International Security and Conflict Studies at Dublin City University. As a keynote speaker, Jason brings complex geopolitical topics to life for diverse audiences, from academic institutions to corporate conferences. His ability to translate intricate political dynamics into accessible insights has established him as a leading commentator on Russian affairs.

‍

Jason's debut book, Leaving Russia: How Putin Forced A Nation's Future To Flee, was published by Quartet in May 2026. He also has fluent Russian and intermediate French.

‍