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Michael Bressler is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University. He holds a B.A. from Ohio State University and A.M./Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on American foreign policy, international relations, and comparative politics, with special emphasis on Russian politics. He has authored and edited works including *Understanding Contemporary Russia* and studies congressional influence on wartime policy through case studies like the Vietnam and Iraq wars.
- Education:
- B.A., Ohio State University
- A.M., University of Michigan
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
His teaching spans world politics, international peace & security, and Russian politics. Students under his mentorship have pursued advanced studies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Cambridge, and Georgetown. Bressler received Furman’s 2005 Meritorious Teaching Award for excellence in education.
His research examines legislative-executive dynamics in wartime decision-making, leveraging historical case studies to analyze congressional strategies for influencing presidential war policies. This work bridges international relations theory with domestic political processes.
- Awards:
- 2005 Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Meritorious Teaching Award
Advising and grants highlight his role in shaping future scholars, with alumni advancing to top-tier graduate programs and law schools. His scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding geopolitical challenges and institutional evolution in transitional states.
