The Borderland
Sean Griffin is pursuing a master’s degree in International Development at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. He holds bachelors degrees in International Politics and Economics from Penn State University. After graduating from Penn State, Sean worked for two years in Ukraine as a Peace Corps Volunteer. He has also worked as an intern with the Russian International Affairs Council in Moscow. This blog aims to provide analysis of foreign policy issues related to Eastern Europe, with particular focus on Ukraine.
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The “Heavenly Hundred” who fell during the Euromaidan protests and the soldiers who resisted the Russian invasion of Crimea had the potential to contribute to a unifying national narrative in Ukraine. This opportunity was quickly lost, with…
Still Running on the Wrong Gauge Tracks To understand Ukraine’s path towards Europe and its ultimate attainment of European political and economic standards, all you have to do is take a train ride across the border. Before you’re…
Poll conducted
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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements 33 (31%) U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity 30 (28%) U.S. wants to dissolve Russia 24 (22%) U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China 21 (19%)
