Lawrence Markowitz

Lawrence Markowitz is a Professor of Political Science and Chair at the Department of Political Science & Economics, Rowan University. His research focuses on state building, authoritarian politics, political violence, and post-Soviet Eurasia. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Interests:

• Analyzes how economic resources and elite dynamics shape weak state durability in Central Asia
• Examines state involvement in illicit activities and its impact on terrorism
• Studies far-right mobilization in Russia and repression mechanisms in post-Soviet autocracies

Grants & Support:

• Minerva Research Initiative
• Fulbright Commission
• Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
• Social Science Research Council
• International Research and Exchanges Board
• National Council for Eurasian and East European Research

Labs/Teams: Engages in collaborative research projects on Central Asian politics and Russian far-right movements through institutional partnerships.