Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies Courses – Fall 2017

Glennys Young on growing tension between the U.S. & Russia | KOMO News

“Relations are very tense right now, there are certainly Russian perceptions of U.S. interference in Russian sovereignty going back to the conflict with Ukraine,” says Jackson School and History Professor

Chirot on the mystery of Trump’s favorable view of Putin | KOMO News Radio

Russia expert Prof. Dan Chirot was recently interviewed by KOMO Radio about Trump’s connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Earlier this week, it was reported that Michael Flynn, Trump’s national security adviser, resigned after

Jones calls alleged Russian disruption of U.S. election an act of war | Seattle Times

Professor Chris Jones, an expert on post-Cold War security issues, is quoted in a Seattle Times editorial titled ‘An act of war’: investigate Russian disruption of U.S. election. He emphasizes the

Cybersecurity Strategy Advice for the Trump Administration: US-Russia Relations

As the Trump Administration develops a cybersecurity strategy for engaging Russia, it will invariably address cybercrime. Cybercrime emanating from Russia may be carried out by an array of actors ranging from disenchanted individuals to criminal groups.

What in the world will Trump do?

Over 300 students, faculty and community members packed into Room 210 at Kane Hall on November 28 to hear a panel of Jackson School professors talk about the implications of a Trump

Russia’s role in U.S. elections? Russia expert Radnitz weighs in | PolitiFact

Chair and Director of the Ellison Center for Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies and Professor Scott Radnitz was interviewed by PolitiFact for a piece titled “Russia and its influence

Leading across cultures: Seattle meets Ukraine

Meet Christi Anne Hofland, a Jackson School alumna using her passion for increasing cultural and educational understanding across borders. “The Jackson School provided me with the language skills, understanding of

Jackson School professors interviewed on Trump presidency | KUOW

In “Dark days ahead: American Professors on Trump presidency” several Jackson School professors among other American leading UW and non-UW scholars were interviewed by KUOW on the political ramifications of Trump’s election.

Election Event on Nov. 1: Trump, Putin, and Russia: What’s That All About?

The Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies invites you to a special pre-election talk on the Trump-Putin relationship. Donald Trump has gone against the Republican Party