Meir R. Walters

Meir R. Walters is an Adjunct Lecturer specializing in Political Science with a focus on authoritarian regimes, resource governance, and Middle Eastern politics. He holds a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University, an M.A. in Government from the same institution, an M.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John's College.

His research explores themes such as the resource curse in rentier autocracies, mass protests, democratization processes, and cultural censorship in authoritarian contexts. Notable works include analyses of Gulf States' political economies and the dynamics of the Arab Revolts. He has engaged in scholarly debates on authoritarian stability and comparative political transitions.

No scientific awards or advisory roles are listed in the provided materials. His academic contributions emphasize the intersection of political theory and empirical case studies in global comparative contexts.