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James Goldgeier is a Professor of International Relations and former Dean (2011-2017) at the School of International Service, American University. He concurrently serves as a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center on the United States and Europe and a Research Affiliate at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation and Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. His expertise spans U.S.-Russia relations, NATO policy, transatlantic security, and American foreign policy. Goldgeier holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley and an A.B. in Government from Harvard University.
Education:
- Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
- M.A., Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
- A.B., Government, Harvard University
Research Interests: Goldgeier’s work focuses on contemporary international relations, particularly U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and NATO. His scholarship emphasizes the evolution of transatlantic security frameworks and the geopolitical implications of NATO enlargement, with recent attention to the Russia-Ukraine war. He advocates for policy-relevant research through initiatives like Bridging the Gap.
Publications & Trends: His articles analyze NATO’s role in global security, U.S.-Russia tensions, and the impact of presidential elections on foreign policy. Recent work critiques containment strategies and evaluates NATO’s adaptability in a multipolar world.
Awards:
- Edgar S. Furniss Book Award in National and International Security
- Georgetown University Lepgold Book Prize (co-recipient)
Advising & Grants: Goldgeier advises the Bridging the Gap initiative, linking academic research to policy practice. He also contributed to the State Department’s Historical Advisory Committee (2021–2025) and the Secretary of State’s International Security Advisory Board (2022–2025).
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Stanford’s security and democracy centers, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Hoover Institution. He directs American University’s PhD Program in International Relations.
