Dina Moulioukova

Dina Moulioukova is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami. Her work focuses on Russian foreign policy, geopolitical competition, and ontological security frameworks. She holds a prominent role in analyzing Russia's strategic narratives and its interactions with Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

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Research Interests: Dina’s research critically examines Russia’s self-perception as a great power, its energy security strategies, and the role of ontological narratives in shaping foreign policy. She explores topics like the annexation of Crimea, Russian involvement in Syria, and the geopolitical 'Great Game' in Venezuela and Africa. Her work often intersects with questions of authoritarianism, identity politics, and the interplay between resource scarcity and aggressive diplomacy.

Publications Overview: Her recent work emphasizes Russia’s resurgence in global affairs, particularly in regions like Africa and Latin America. Articles from 2021–2022 highlight Moscow’s strategic recalibration post-Putin, leveraging ontological security theory to explain policy shifts. Earlier articles (2017–2018) analyze energy security dynamics and their link to international behavior.

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