Andrew Rios

International Affairs professional specializing in Eurasian geopolitics, Russo-German strategic relations, and foreign policy analysis. Experienced in comparative historical research, geopolitical risk assessment, and translating complex regional dynamics into actionable policy insights. Strong background in academic research and analytical writing.

• A.I. for Work and Life
• ACTFL OPI (German)

• English, Fluent
• German, Intermediate

The Limits of Strategic Adaptation: Continuity and Change in German and Russian Strategic Culture: Comparative historical analysis of Russian and German strategic culture. Examines the cultural, historical, and ideational factors associated with the divergent paths of German and Russian strategic adaptation in response to external shock. Utilizes an integrative theoretical framework to examine recent patterns of Russian and German strategic behavior. 

Russo-German Economic Relations and the Impact of the Ukraine Sanctions: Explores the historical pattern of asymmetrical economic interdependence between Germany and Russia. Examines the enduring significance of the Russo-German economic relationship in the shaping of global power dynamics within the context of the Ukraine crisis. 

The Economic Cooptation of Religious Life in China: Utilizes the concepts of economic missionization and religious economy to examine the dynamics between Chinese religious minorities and the CCP.