Dr.sc.pol. TOMS ROSTOKS
Curriculum vitae
Education:
2000-2008
1998-2000
1994-1998
Academic titles and degrees:
2009
2008
Doctoral studies in political science at the
University of Latvia
MA studies in political science at the University of Latvia
BA studies in political science at the University of
Latvia
Elected as an assistant professor at the University
of Latvia
Doctoral degree in political science (international
relations) obtained from the University of Latvia
Work experience:
2008-2010
2002-2008
2002-2005
Assistant professor at the Department of Political
Science, University of Latvia
Lecturer at the Department of Political Science,
University of Latvia
Teaching associate at the EuroFaculty Riga centre
Most significant publications:
1. Debating 20th Century History in Europe: The European Parliament and the
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Compared. In The Geopolitics of
History in Latvian-Russian Relations. Muižnieks, N. (ed.). Academic Press of the
University of Latvia, 2011.
2. In place of an introduction: Why the Baltic Sea Strategy? EU Strategy for the Baltic
Sea Region: A Year After and Beyond. Ozoliņa, Ž., Reinholde, I., Rostoks, T. (eds.)
Zinātne, 2010.
3. Securitization and insecure societies. Rethinking Security. Ozoliņa, Ž. (ed.) Zinātne,
2010.
4. Small states, power, international change and the impact of uncertainty. Small States
in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities. Steinmetz, R., Wivel, R. (Red.) Ashgate,
2010.
5. Rostoks, T., Spolītis, V. Latvia. Selections of Candidates for the European Parliament
by National Parties and the Impact of European Political Parties. European Parliament,
2009.
6. “Energy Problem” in Baltic Sea Rim: Is the Region Pulled Together or Pulled Apart?
Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review, nbr. 22, 2009.
7. Governing EU Foreign Policy: Treaty of Lisbon and Changes in EU’s Foreign Policy
Governance. In Good Governance. Ozoliņa, Ž and Reinholde, I. (eds.). Latvian Political
Science Association, Zinātne, 2009. (in Latvian)
8. Sprūds, A., Rostoks, T. (red.) Energy: Pulling the Baltic Sea Region Together or
Apart? Latvijas Ārpolitikas Institūts, Zinātne, 2009.
9. Rostoks, T. (ed.). The Georgian-Russian War: Conclusions and Homework for Latvia
and Allies. Soros Foundation – Latvia, 2009.
10. European Parliament and the Baltic Sea region: From Northern Dimension to Baltic
Sea strategy. In Role of the European Parliament in Implementing EU’s Common
Foreign and Security Policy. Ozoliņa, Ž. (ed.). Zinātne, 2008. (in Latvian)
11. Relations between the Media and the State in Russia. Russia’s Media on Latvian
Accession to the EU and NATO. Manufacturing Enemy Images? Russian Media
Portrayal of Latvia. Muižnieks, N. (Red.). Academic Press of the University of Latvia,
2008.
12. United Nations and Development Cooperation: constraints and opportunities. In
United Nations: Global answers to Global Questions. Reire, G. (ed.). Strategic Analysis
Commission under the Auspices of the President of the Republic of Latvia, 6(17), 2007.
(in Latvian).
13. Latvian-Russian Relations in 2020. In Latvia in 2020: Future Challenges for Society
and State. Ozoliņa, Ž., Ulnicāne-Ozoliņa, I. (eds.). Academic Press of the University of
Latvia, 2008.
14. Relations of the Baltic Sea States with Russia. In Enhanced European Union’s
Eastern Neighbourhood Policy: Challenges and Questions. Lejiņš, A. (ed.). Latvian
Institute of International Affairs, 2007. (in Latvian).
15. Latvian and EU Relations with Russia: the Differing Agendas. In Latvia-Russia-X.
Ozoliņa, Ž. (ed.). Strategic Analysis Commission under the Auspices of the President of
the Republic of Latvia, 2008.
16. Auers, D., Rostoks, T., Smits, K.V. Can Money Buy Happiness? Student
Satisfaction in Latvian Higher Education. Baltic Economic Trends, Nr. 2, 2006.
17. Auers, D., Rostoks, T. un Smith, K. Flipping Burgers or Flipping Pages? Student
Employment and Academic Attainment in Post-Soviet Latvia. Communist and PostCommunist Studies, Nr. 40, 2007.
Research activities:
1. Researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Relations, 2007.-2009.
2. Researcher at the Advanced Social and Political Research Institute, 2005 and 20082010.
3. Global Development Network (World Bank) grant “Part-time Work or Part Time
Study? The Impact of Working Students on the Quality of Higher Education in Latvia”
in 2005 (together with Daunis Auers).
Academic courses:
1. Foreign policy analysis. Part B, 6 ECTS.
2. Introduction to international politics. Part A, 6 ECTS.
4. Global agenda. Part B, 3 ECTS.
5. International relations theory seminar (MA level course). Part B, 6 ECTS.
6. Contemporary issues in international relations (MA level course). Part B, 6 ECTS.
Toms Rostoks
02 February 2012.