Adam Harmes

Adam Harmes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Western Ontario. He holds a PhD from York University and specializes in political communication, political parties, interest group politics, and the ideological competition between neoliberalism and social democracy. His research examines how conservative and progressive forces shape policy through political campaigns, social movements, and institutional dynamics.

Key research areas include: the relationship between political parties and social movements in Canada, long-term persuasion strategies by interest groups, and the role of ideology in foreign policy. Notable works include The Politics of Fiscal Federalism (2019) and The Return of the State (2004), which explore tensions between global economic forces and state power.

His publications span journals like Journal of Political Marketing, Review of International Political Economy, and Global Environmental Politics, with a focus on themes such as fiscal federalism, neoliberal nationalism, and corporate influence in governance. He has received significant grants from SSHRC and other organizations, supporting research into political globalization and economic disparities.

Dr. Harmes has presented at major conferences including the Canadian Political Science Association and European International Studies Association, and his work bridges international political economy with contemporary policy debates around taxation, climate change, and multilevel governance frameworks.