Kateryna Kasatkina

Kateryna Kasatkina, PhD. is researcher at Institute of European Studies and International Relations. She has a Ph.D. in World History. In her dissertation project “Transformation of U.S. Policy towards Cuba (1953 – 1979)” examines the analysis of factors which influenced the formation of the U.S. Cuban policy and determined the nature of its transformation in a given period.
Before arrival to Slovakia, she had worked at Department of Social Study, Zaporizhzhia State Medical University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine and as researcher in US Studies. Over the past three years she had taught a History of Ukraine and Ukrainian Culture course. She has extensive experience working with foreign English-speaking students from India, Nigeria, Morocco, Bulgaria. She had participated and led the Discussion Club for students to remain aware of developments related to the evolving Ukrainian and World History field.

Publications:

1. Kasatkina K. U.S. Embassy in Havana: Challenges and Endeavors After the Cuban Revolution. European Philosophical and Historical Discourse. Vol. 9, Iss. 3. 2023. pp. 19-28.
2. Kasatkina K. U.S.-Cuba Relations in The Context of Russian Aggression Against Ukraine. International Relations and Security in a Multipolar World: Outlining a New Global Order for Ukraine and the World: a collection of scientific papers (Sumy, June 30, 2023). Sumy, 2023. PP. 45-47.
3. Kasatkina K. Cuba among U.S. Foreign Policy Interests in Latin America. USA: Politics, Society, Culture – 2023: a collection of scientific papers (Kyiv, January 26, 2023). Kyiv, 2023. pp. 37-40.
4. Kasatkina K. The OAS and US Foreign Policy towards Cuba: The Retrospective View. USL Science II: a scientific collection of conference papers (Kyiv, 2022). Odesa, 2023. pp. 99-103.
5. Kasatkina K., Bessonova M. The Image of The United States In Russian History Textbooks. Eminak*

6. Kasatkina, K., & Shymkevych, K. (2024). Regional dimension of anti-Americanism in post-communist states: The case of Slovakia and Serbia. Ideology & Politics Journal, (2), 175-202. https://doi.org/10.36169/2227-6068.2024.02.00009 (Scopus)

7. Kasatkina K. U.S. Policy towards Slovakia: Key Priorities and Challenges Amid Geopolitical Instability. Topical Issues in International Relations and Regional Studies: a collection of scientific papers (Lutsk, November 15, 2023). Lutsk, 2024. pp. 28-31.

8. Kasatkina K. The Main Challenges to the U.S.- Slovak Strategic Partnership Amid the War in Ukraine. United States: Politics, Society, and Culture – 2024: proceedings of the International Academic Conference. (Kyiv, February 29, 2024). Kyiv, 2024. pp. 58-61.

9. Kasatkina, K., Mokrá, L. (2025). Slovak-U.S. Relations: Balancing Strategic Partnership. In: Kaeding, M., Pollak, J., Schmidt, P. (eds) The United States and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals (pp. 111-114). Springer link

10. Kasatkina, K. (2025). The United States as Slovakia’s strategic partner: Public opinion trends. In United States: Politics, Society, and Culture – 2025: Proceedings of Academic Conference in Memoriam of Professor Borys Honchar (Kyiv, March 6-7, 2025). pp. 64-67.

11. Kasatkina, K. (2025). The U.S. image in the information war: The case of Slovakia. In Public Policy in Times of War and International Challenges: Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference (Vinnytsia, April 17, 2025). pp. 29-33.

* The article is undergoing revision and correction and will be resubmitted to Eminak (Indexed in Scopus).

Conference attendance:

1. International Relations and Security in a Multipolar World: Outlining a New Global Order for Ukraine and the World. Sumy, Ukraine. June 30, 2023.
Title of the presentation: U.S.-Cuba Relations in The Context of Russian Aggression Against Ukraine.

2. USA: Politics, Society, Culture – 2023. Kyiv, Ukraine. January 26, 2023.
Title of the presentation: Cuba among U.S. Foreign Policy Interests in Latin America.

3. International Relations and International Law in the Post-Bipolar System of International Relations. Kyiv, Ukraine. January 13, 2023.
Title of the presentation: The Origins of the Current US Foreign Policy towards the Caribbean Region.

4. Ukraine - Latin America: Dedicated to the 30 Years of Cooperation to the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Ukrainian Scientist Yuri Knorozov. Kyiv, Ukraine. November 25, 2022.
Title of the presentation: The OAS and US Foreign Policy towards Cuba: The Retrospective View.

5. United States: Politics, Society, and Culture – 2024. Kyiv, Ukraine. February 29, 2024.
Title of the presentation: The Main Challenges to the U.S.- Slovak Strategic Partnership Amid the War in Ukraine.

6. Topical Issues in International Relations and Regional Studies. Lutsk, Ukraine. November 15, 2023.
Title of the presentation: U.S. Policy towards Slovakia: Key Priorities and Challenges Amid Geopolitical Instability.

7. United States: Politics, Society, and Culture – 2025 (In Memoriam of Professor Borys Honchar, 1945-2015). March 6-7, 2025. Kyiv, Ukraine.

8. Public Policy in Times of War and International Challenges. April 17, 2025. Vinnytsia, Ukraine

Názov projektu: Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov ohrozených vojnovým konfliktom na Ukrajine

Kód projektu: 09I03-03-V01-00032
Názov investície: Investícia 3: Excelentná veda
Názov komponentu: Efektívnejšie riadenie a posilnenie financovania výskumu, vývoja a inovácií
Názov prijímateľa: Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Fakulta sociálnych a ekonomických vied
Adresa prijímateľa: Mlynské luhy 4, 821 05 Bratislava
Kontaktná osoba prijímateľa: prof. JUDr. PhDr. Lucia Mokrá, PhD.
Trvanie projektu: 1.9.2022 – 31.8.2025
Výskumník: Kateryna Kasatkina, PhD. (R2 – postdoktorandské miesto)

Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU through the Slovak Recovery and Resilience Plan under Project No. 09I03-03-V01-00032, based on Grant Agreement No. 896/2022 on the provision of funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Publication n. 1:

U.S. Policy towards Slovakia: Key Priorities and Challenges Amid Geopolitical Instability. Topical Issues in International Relations and Regional Studies: a collection of scientific papers (Lutsk, November 15, 2023). Lutsk, 2024. pp. 28-31

On pages 28-31 the paper examines the key priorities of U.S. foreign policy towards Slovakia (security cooperation, NATO integration, economic and energy ties) and identifies the main challenges arising from the current geopolitical instability in Europe, particularly in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine. This research explores key aspects of U.S. foreign policy, transatlantic cooperation, and ideological challenges in Central and Eastern Europe, contributing to understanding U.S. strategic approaches in the region and advancing international relations research in Slovakia.

Publication n. 2:

The Main Challenges to the U.S.-Slovak Strategic Partnership Amid the War in Ukraine. United States: Politics, Society, and Culture – 2024: proceedings of the International Academic Conference (Kyiv, February 29, 2024). Kyiv, 2024. pp. 58-61

On pages 58-61, the paper analyses the primary obstacles to the U.S.-Slovak strategic partnership caused by the full-scale war in Ukraine, including political divergences within Slovakia, differences in support for Ukraine, arms cooperation, and implications for NATO cohesion. This study examines core issues of American foreign policy, transatlantic partnerships, and regional ideological dynamics, highlighting the impact of geopolitical crises on transatlantic relations and Slovakia’s role in the regional security architecture, while supporting the advancement of international relations research in Slovakia.

Publication n. 3:

Regional Dimension of Anti-Americanism in Post-Communist States: Case of Slovakia and Serbia. Ideology and Politics Journal, 2024. 2(26), 175-202. DOI: 10.36169/2227-6068.2024.02.00009 (Indexed in Scopus).

The paper provides a comparative analysis of the regional dimensions of anti-Americanism in Slovakia and Serbia. The study examines the historical roots, government stances, and the impact of global geopolitical shifts, particularly the full-scale war in Ukraine, on public and political attitudes toward the United States. The research highlights the complex interplay of Cold War legacies, bilateral relations with Russia and current geopolitical dynamics, showing how Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has intensified East-West divisions.

This analysis addresses central themes of U.S. foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and ideological challenges in the region, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the ideological and political factors influencing foreign policy in Central and Eastern Europe. It also aims to strengthen scholarship on U.S.-European relations, transatlantic partnership, and the role of ideological narratives in post-communist states, enhancing scholarly understanding of international relations in Slovakia.

Publication n. 4:

Kasatkina, K., & Mokrá, L. (2025). Slovak-U.S. Relations: Balancing Strategic Partnership. In M. Kaeding, J. Pollak, & P. Schmidt (Eds.), The United States and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals (pp. 111-114). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-83350-2_23

The chapter examines the historical, political, economic and security dimensions of Slovak-U.S. relations, with particular attention to NATO cooperation, the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine, public perceptions of the United States, and the role of domestic political narratives in shaping Slovakia’s foreign policy orientation.

This publication addresses U.S. foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and political narratives in Central and Eastern Europe. It contributes to expert and academic discussion on Slovakia’s position within the broader transatlantic security framework and supports research on U.S.-European relations and regional security developments.

Publication n. 5:

Kasatkina, K. (2025). The United States as Slovakia’s Strategic Partner: Public Opinion Trends. United States: Politics, Society, and Culture – 2025: Proceedings of the International Academic Conference in Memoriam of Professor Borys Honchar (Kyiv, March 6-7, 2025). Kyiv: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 2025, pp. 64-67.

On pages 64-67, the paper examines Slovak public opinion on the United States as a strategic partner, focusing on the period of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The analysis traces changes in Slovak perceptions of the U.S. in relation to security concerns, NATO membership, political polarization, historical narratives, and attitudes toward Russia. The publication contributes to research on U.S.-Slovak relations, transatlantic partnership, and the role of public opinion in shaping foreign policy orientations in Central and Eastern Europe.

Publication n. 6:

Kasatkina, K. (2025). The U.S. Image in the Information War: The Case of Slovakia. Public Policy in Times of War and International Challenges: Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference (Vinnytsia, April 17, 2025). Vinnytsia: Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, 2025, pp. 29-32.

On pages 29-32, the paper analyses the construction and contestation of the U.S. image in the context of the information war during Russia’s war against Ukraine, with a particular focus on Slovakia. The study examines historical narratives, media representations, geopolitical framing, domestic political discourse, and regional factors influencing perceptions of the United States. The publication supports the research focus on U.S. foreign policy, transatlantic relations, political narratives, and information challenges in Central and Eastern Europe.

The publications were prepared and submitted entirely under the project funded by the EU NextGenerationEU through the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Slovakia (Project No. 09I03-03-V01-00032), reflecting the project’s objectives and contributing to research on U.S.-European relations, transatlantic partnership, and ideological challenges in Central and Eastern Europe.