Thesis Title: Trends in Democratic Attitudes in Eastern Europe: How Effective has U.S. Foreign Policy Been and Where Should It Go?
Research Interests: I am interested in the political development of Eastern Europe, particularly former Soviet countries, and from the turn of the 20th century to the modern day. I am particularly interested in the development and implementation of democratic institutions in the government as well as trends towards or against democratic values among the general populations, especially in Russia and Ukraine. To this end I have worked to learn about and connect to the political and social culture in Russia, having completed the Princeton in Petersburg study abroad program, a Critical Language Scholarship program in Kyrgyzstan, and an IIP with the Russian International Affairs Council.
