Aliona Hlivco

Aliona Hlivco
Альона Гливко
Born (1987-06-04) 4 June 1987
Chernivtsi, Ukraine
OccupationPolitical 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. Also 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 regional 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] According to local Chernivtsi media, she was caught evading taxes and paying customs duties on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 car.[13] In 2014, Hlivco served as an official representative of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko during the Ukrainian presidential election.[14] She received the Order of Merit in recognition of her support for democracy in Ukraine during the 2013–2014 Revolution of Dignity.[15]

After relocating to the UK, she transitioned into policy advocacy and think tank leadership.[16][17] From 2023 to 2024, she was Managing Director at the Henry Jackson Society.[18][19] In 2025, she founded the St. James's Foreign Policy Group, a policy consultancy focusing on European security and transatlantic relations.[20]

In the media

Hlivco is a regular contributor to UK and international media. She has appeared on the BBC,[21] Sky News, Monocle 24, and Deutsche Welle,[22] and has written opinion pieces for The Telegraph, Foreign Policy, and ConservativeHome.[23]

Aliona Hlivco was one of the co-creators of a cocktail named after the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[24]

Recognition and awards

Personal life

Hlivco currently resides in the United Kingdom and holds dual Ukrainian and British citizenship. The media also published information that Aliona Hlivco has Romanian citizenship.[27][28][29] Her brother, Valeriy is a commander in a Ukrainian frontline reconnaissance unit.[30]

References

  1. ^ "Чи готова Європа до нападу Росії". BBC News Україна (in Ukrainian). 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  2. ^ "Russia realizes it can no longer sustain occupied territories: Aliona Hlivco, former Ukrainian MP – DW – 09/20/2022". dw.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  3. ^ "Гливко Альона Георгіївна — Біографія, Балотування, Фракції, Політична Агітація | ПолітХаб". www.chesno.org (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Are sanctions working?". The Centre for Policy Studies. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  6. ^ ""Батьківщинівка" Альона Гливко відсвяткувала Першовересень разом з колективом школи, якій посприяла в заміні вікон". buknews.com.ua. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  7. ^ "Депутати чернівецької облради вимагають звітів керівників управлінь ОДА". promin.cv.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  8. ^ "Фищук висловив співчуття депутатові Чернівецької облради, в якої помер батько". Новини Чернівці: Інформаційний портал «Молодий буковинець» (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  9. ^ "Голова фракції "Батьківщина" в облраді Альона Гливко: "Всюди, де в процесі об'єднання тергромад виникає гострий конфлікт – бачимо слід окремих політиків"". buknews.com.ua. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  10. ^ "From Ukraine to Hong Kong: A Tale of Courage and Resilience in the Face of Adversity". 14 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Past Events#Ukraine: 90 days of war with Aliona Hlivco". Conservative European Forum. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  12. ^ ""Батьківщинівка" в Чернівецькій облраді Альона Гливко вимагає заслуховувати звіти керівників структурних підрозділів ОДА кожної сесії". buknews.com.ua. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  13. ^ "Депутат облради, яку звинуватили у подвійному громадянстві, вивезла своє авто з України, - Чернівецька митниця". Новини Чернівці: Інформаційний портал «Молодий буковинець» (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  14. ^ "Guns or Butter: The Future of UK Defence and Development". Coalition for Global Prosperity. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  15. ^ "Aliona Hlivco". Coalition for Global Prosperity. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  16. ^ "В Киеве предупредили о разрушении НАТО в случае победы Путина в конфликте". Абзац (in Russian). 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  17. ^ "The Telegraph: Запад должен начать действовать, успех Курской операции "висит на волоске"". antikor.info. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  18. ^ "Aliona Hlivco on her personal experiences in Ukrainian politics". Henry Jackson Society. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  19. ^ Gittoes, Megan (2023-09-05). "Aliona Hlivco appointed as Managing Director of the Henry Jackson Society". Henry Jackson Society. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  20. ^ "Aliona Hlivco Speaks on Future of UK Defence and Development". St. James's Foreign Policy Group. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  21. ^ ""Україні немає чого боятися": експерти про відставку Бориса Джонсона". BBC News Україна (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  22. ^ Radio NV (2024-05-10). Британія не готова до війни. Посол Залужний може це змінити – Альона Гливко. Retrieved 2025-07-31 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ Hlivco, Aliona (2025-02-17). "Europe is leaderless. Britain should take charge – and fast". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  24. ^ "Access Restricted". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  25. ^ "Invisible Women, Silent Wars: Understanding Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Contemporary Proxy Warfare". Henry Jackson Society. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  26. ^ "Advisory Council". Coalition for Global Prosperity. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  27. ^ "Блогер Шморгун опублікував лист СБУ, який підтверджує: керівник фракції "Батьківщини" в облраді Альона Гливко має також румунське громадянство". bukinfo.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  28. ^ "Хто ви, Альона Гливко: громадянка України чи Румунії? Чи обох країн?". Українська газета Час (in Ukrainian). 2016-01-23. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  29. ^ "Лідер "Батьківщини" в Чернівецькій облраді має подвійне громадянство?". Новини Чернівці: Інформаційний портал «Молодий буковинець» (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  30. ^ "Australia promised to 'stand with Ukraine' — this is how the support ranks against the rest". ABC News. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
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