Boris Karpa is a historian specializing in early 19th-century military history and U.S.-Russian relations. He holds a PhD in history from Tel Aviv University, where his research focused on the ideological and strategic influences shaping early American naval policy. His work explores how political perception and foreign military models—particularly those of Russia and Britain—affected the formation of Jeffersonian strategy. Beyond academia, Karpa has published articles on military history, diplomacy, and strategic thought. His expertise combines archival research with accessible storytelling, making complex historical debates engaging for both scholars and general readers. He currently resides in Batumi, Georgia, where he continues researching and writing on military history.