February 3, 2026 | Article
Central Asia Politics and Security
Russia International Relations
Russia Domestic Politics
Russian Military
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
Lindsey Cliff joined the American Foreign Policy Council as a Junior Fellow in January 2026. A former AFPC intern, she is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Eurasian, Russian, and Eastern European Studies at Georgetown University. Lindsey's research focuses on Russia's military, economic, and political strategy, as well as ethnic minorities in Russia and U.S.-Russian relations. Lindsey holds degrees in International Relations and Political Economy from Tulane University.