Stephen Shulman

Stephen Shulman serves as Associate Professor of Political Science within Southern Illinois University's Public Policy, Justice and Social Issues Programs, teaching international relations, security studies, political economy, and ethnic politics courses.

He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1996, establishing foundational expertise in comparative politics and international affairs.

Professor Shulman's research centers on nationalism's impact on foreign policy and international relations, with deep regional focus on Ukraine. His work examines how ethnic identity shapes state behavior and security dynamics, particularly in post-Soviet contexts, while analyzing intersections between domestic identity politics and global security frameworks.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Shklar Fellowship in Ukrainian Studies at Harvard University's Ukrainian Research Institute (2002)
• Fulbright Scholar appointments at Tavrida National University in Simferopol, Crimea (2010-2011)

He maintains active scholarly engagement through departmental leadership and international collaboration, including eight consulting trips to Kyiv-Mohyla Academy for political science department reform under Open Society Institute sponsorship (2005-2008).