Vadim Grishin

Dr. Vadim Grishin is a Professorial Lecturer (Part-time) at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs since August 2019. He concurrently serves as a visiting fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and has taught Political Economics at Georgetown University since 2014. His career includes roles as Board Member of the World Bank Group, Senior Adviser at the IMF, and Consultant at the International Finance Corporation.

He holds a PhD in social science, with additional degrees from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and Russia’s Diplomatic Academy in Moscow. Dr. Grishin’s research focuses on U.S.-Russia relations, European and Eurasian affairs, energy diplomacy, and the new phase of globalization. He has advised on economic diplomacy since the 1990s.

His recent publications analyze Russia’s war economy, globalization challenges, and geopolitical shifts. While no formal awards are listed, his work reflects deep expertise in authoritarian regimes (e.g., Latin America) and economic strategies.

No advising grants or student advisement records are mentioned. His professional affiliations highlight engagement with think tanks and global financial institutions but no specific lab or team leadership roles are noted.