We are a community of students, scholars, and staff who share a dedication to understanding the region more deeply.
The views expressed by people affiliated with the Davis Center are as different as the people themselves and do not necessarily reflect institutional positions held by the center.
Sean Pollock teaches courses on the history of Russian empire, and has published on Russian empire-building in the Caucasus and the Russian campaign of 1812.
Dassia N. Posner specializes in Russian avant-garde theatre, the history of directing, production dramaturgy, and world puppetry history and performance.
Sheila Puffer's current research includes global leadership, the global sand crisis, and sustainability in the international construction and fossil fuel industries.
