Author

Michael E. Flynn

Michael E. Flynn

Flynn is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kansas State University. His work focuses primarily on the political economy of foreign policy and national security. His more specific research interests involve the causes and consequences of military deployments, conflict processes, and human rights issues.

COMMENTARY

Biden sending more troops to Eastern Europe: 3 key issues behind the decision

By: , and - February 4, 2022

President Joe Biden announced on Feb. 2, 2022, that the U.S. is sending several thousand military personnel to assist NATO allies in Europe, as a massive Russian troop buildup threatens to violate Ukraine’s sovereignty. An estimated 2,000 U.S. troops are heading from the U.S. to Poland and Romania, which both border Ukraine. The remainder of […]