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Oxana Shevel is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Relations program at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the post-Soviet region, particularly Ukraine and Russia, addressing topics like nation-building, identity politics, citizenship policies, and memory politics. She holds a PhD from Harvard University, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and a BA from Kyiv State University.
- Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Harvard University (2003)
- MPhil in International Relations, University of Cambridge (1994)
- BA in English and French Philology, Kyiv State University (1992)
Research Interests: She examines the interplay of national identity and state policies in post-communist contexts. Key themes include migration/refugee policies, church-state dynamics, and the roots of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Her 2024 co-authored book Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States analyzes post-1991 political divergences between the two nations.
Recent Articles: Her work explores Ukrainian societal transformation, memory politics, and the geopolitical implications of citizenship laws. Recent studies address topics such as NATO's role in Russian aggression and the evolution of Ukrainian identity post-Euromaidan.
- Awards: Winner of the AAUS Prize for her 2011 book Migration, Refugee Policy, and State Building in Postcommunist Europe.
Professional Roles: She serves as Vice-President of ASEEES and ASN, and advises global organizations like UNHCR and the US Department of State. Her affiliations include Harvard's Ukrainian Research Institute and Davis Center.
Teaching: She teaches courses on comparative politics, post-Soviet politics, and migration/refugee policies, guiding students through directed research and senior honors theses.
