Jack is a second-year graduate student at the University of Alabama. He is working toward a Master of Arts degree with a major in International Relations and minors in Comparative and American Politics. Thematically, he enjoys studying Eastern European/Eurasian politics, conflict, and authoritarianism. Regarding international relations theory, Jack tends to employ a realist approach but respects the other IR theories. Additionally, he believes that restraint-oriented foreign policy should be the norm, not the exception, for the United States. He is excited to contribute to ACE and work alongside like-minded researchers from his generation. Outside of his academic and professional interests, Jack enjoys watching Chicago and University of Alabama sports, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and loved ones.