The abstract of my dissertation is available here.
Some of my recent publications and ongoing research projects:
Peer-reviewed articles
‘Contempt, Fear, and Hubris: the 2008 Russian–Georgian War through the Lens of Affect.’ International Politics (2024).
‘Hooked on a Feeling: Russia’s Annexation of Crimea through the Lens of Emotion.’ Political Psychology 44(4) (2023).
‘Offensive Ideas: Structural Realism, Classical Realism, and Putin’s War on Ukraine.’ International Affairs 98(6) (2022).
‘Theory of Irrational Politics: Classical Realist Lessons on Foreign Policy Analysis.’ International Studies Review 23(1) (2021).
‘Bored Enough Yet? International Order, Ideology, and What Could Get History Started Again.’ International Affairs 94(1) (2018).
Chapters in edited volumes
‘Realism, Responsibility, and the War.’ In After the War? How the Ukraine War Challenges Political Theories. Edited by: Anton Leist and Rolf Zimmermann. De Gruyter 2024.
Work in progress/under review
Adding Insult to Injury? The Origins of Russian Grievances towards the West.
Contempt, Fear, and Hubris: Lessons from the 2008 Russian-Georgian War.