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Home / People / Joshua Shifrinson

Joshua Shifrinson

Associate Professor of International Relations

University of Maryland School of Public Policy

ReportGrand strategy, Russia, Ukraine

American interests in the Ukraine War

By Joshua Shifrinson

September 14, 2022

Key points Policymakers have poorly defined U.S. strategic interests in the Russia-Ukraine War. Those interests that have been defined—deterring future […]

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ReportGrand strategy, Russia, Ukraine

American interests in the Ukraine War

By Joshua Shifrinson

September 14, 2022

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Joshua Shifrinson Past Virtual Events

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Past Virtual Event: Evaluating NATO enlargement: from Cold War victory to the Russia-Ukraine war

April 26, 2023

Joshua Shifrinson Featured Symposia

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symposiumUkraine, Russia

Lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

February 13, 2023

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Lessons from Afghanistan

September 10, 2021

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Antique alliance: Rethinking NATO at 75

July 2, 2024

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Realistic recommendations for Trump II

January 13, 2025

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