Dr Jakub Donski-Lesiuk obtained an M.A. in International Relations with a specialization in Eastern Studies (2004). PhD in Economics (2018) in the field of logistics services in the Eurasian Economic Area. Civil servant (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Infrastructure, 2003-2010) worked in diplomatic missions in Central Asia, the Caucasus and East Africa. He also gained experience in the business sector (logistics and trade companies) in Poland and Russia, serving Eastern markets. From 2019 at the University of Lodz. His scientific interests include management of cross-border flows, geopolitics as a determinant for logistic systems, the economic dimension of international relations, and Rail & Air transport.