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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

Joshua Shifrinson Past Events

virtualNATO, Alliances, Burden sharing, Grand strategy, Ukraine‑Russia

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

April 26, 2023

Joshua Shifrinson Featured Symposia

symposiumWestern Hemisphere

Americas first: A shift to hemispheric defense

February 10, 2026

symposiumGrand strategy

Realistic recommendations for Trump II

January 13, 2025

symposiumNATO, Alliances

Antique alliance: Rethinking NATO at 75

July 2, 2024

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symposiumUkraine, NATO, Russia, Ukraine‑Russia

Lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

February 13, 2023

symposiumAfghanistan, Counterterrorism

Lessons from Afghanistan

September 10, 2021