Kjetil Duvold

Kjetil Duvold serves as Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Political Science at Dalarna University's Department of Culture and Society. His academic profile demonstrates specialized expertise in the political dynamics of the Baltic States region.

His research focuses on critical areas including:

• Political culture formation in post-Soviet states
• Ethnic divisions and national unity challenges
• Public trust in political institutions
• Comparative political systems analysis
• European integration impacts on national identity
• Geopolitical positioning between European and Russian spheres

Duvold's publication record reveals consistent scholarly engagement with Baltic political systems, particularly examining how Estonia and Latvia manage ethnically divided societies while navigating complex international relationships. His 2023 Journal of Baltic Studies article analyzes presidential roles in maintaining national cohesion, while his pandemic-era research investigates crisis management and public trust dynamics. The recurring theme across his work is understanding political identity formation in states experiencing dual pressures of European integration and Russian influence.

At Dalarna University, he teaches core political science courses including Political Culture in a Comparative Perspective (ASK22K), Political Systems in Comparative Perspective (GSK2PP), State Building and Citizenship (ASK22H), and Thematic Research Introduction in Political Science (GSK2QE), directly connecting his teaching to his research expertise.