Julien Vercueil, guest on the Multipolaire podcast

23 October 2025

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Julien Vercueil, economist and Vice-President of Inalco, is the guest on the latest episode of the Multipolaire podcast. A recognized specialist in post-Soviet economies and the BRICS, he deciphers the economic and geopolitical upheavals of the contemporary world. In this interview, he also shares his vision of the teaching-research profession: rigor, curiosity and transmission.
A gauche : Julien Vercueil au micro du podcast Multipolaire, à droite : couverture du podcast
A gauche : Julien Vercueil au micro du podcast Multipolaire, à droite : couverture du podcast © AAÉALO‎

Julien Vercueil, guest on Multipolaire

In this second episode of Multipolaire, meet Julien Vercueil, professor of economics at Inalco, vice-president of the school and recognized specialist on Russia, post-Soviet economies and the BRICS.

Through a fascinating exchange, he sheds light on major contemporary economic and geopolitical transformations: the fragmentation of global trade, the effects of the war in Ukraine on the Russian economy, or the new balances of the multipolar world.

Julien Vercueil also looks back on his career, his vocation as a teacher-researcher and the importance of rigor, patience and sharing in the profession. Finally, he offers his advice to Inalco students and alumni on how to get involved, cultivate curiosity and keep a critical eye on the changing world.

Reading recommendation: Political Economy of Russia 1918-2018, Le Seuil, 2019 - to understand a century of economic transformations at the heart of the post-Soviet space.

Multipolaire, the Inalco alumni podcast

In a world where the balance of power is constantly shifting, understanding cultural, linguistic and geopolitical dynamics is more essential than ever. Multipolaire gives a voice to those who shape, observe and analyze these mutations. Through enriching exchanges, we discover how their unique expertise, forged at Inalco, sheds light on contemporary issues and opens up new perspectives on a world in the throes of recomposition.

Multipolaire is a podcast produced by the Association des anciens élèves et amis des Langues Orientales (AAÉALO) in partnership with Narastoria, a podcast creation and referencing company created by an alumna.

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Find out more and listen to the Multipolaire podcast Podcasts from Inalco Launch of the Multipolaire podcast and first episode with Nathalie Loiseau