Rachel A. Epstein

Rachel A. Epstein is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies, located in Sie Complex. Her research bridges international political economy and international security, with regional expertise in East Central Europe and post-communist states.

Key research areas include:

• Financial crisis dynamics and reform
• EU and NATO enlargement impacts
• Democratic erosion in transitional states
• Russia-Ukraine geopolitical relations

She leads research on responsible policy engagement ethics, examining conflicts of interest and ethical boundaries in research-policy interfaces.