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Tamta Gelashvili is a PhD candidate and researcher in political science at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX). Her work focuses on far-right movements in hybrid regimes, particularly Georgia and Ukraine. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Oslo and a MSc from the University of Amsterdam. Her research interests include nationalism, social movements, protest dynamics, and research ethics. She teaches courses on comparative politics, terrorism, and environmental politics. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Oslo (defended 2025) MSc in Political Science, University of Amsterdam (2014) Master's in Political Science, University of Oslo (2019) Her research combines qualitative and mixed methods, including frame analysis and protest event analysis. Key themes include far-right mobilization patterns, political opportunity structures, and the intersection of nationalism with digital activism. Publications span journals like Europe-Asia Studies , East European Politics , and Feminist Media Studies , focusing on far-right dynamics in Eastern Europe and methodological innovations in extremism research. She actively contributes to academic and policy debates through reports on Georgian political crises and Russian influence in post-Soviet states.

• Far Right Extremism
• Nationalism
• Social Movements
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Dr. Marloes Beers is an Assistant Professor and Researcher in the History of International Relations at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History (Faculty of Humanities). Her research focuses on the history of EU energy policy, Cold War dynamics, and European identity formation, with particular emphasis on France, the Netherlands, and Germany. She holds a PhD from the University of Cergy Pontoise and has conducted archival research in EU institutions, OECD/IEA, and corporate archives like Shell and Total. She coordinates the MA History program's International Relations track and teaches courses on EU history and Cold War studies. Recent projects include documenting the Dutch Brexit Legacy Taskforce and analyzing French-European political relations. Key research themes include energy diplomacy, European integration, and institutional development. Education: PhD in History from the University of Cergy Pontoise (France), specialized in archival analysis of EU, OECD, and national energy policies. Teaching responsibilities include the History of the European Union, Cold War history, and guest lectures at the College of Europe in Bruges. Administrative roles include chairing the MA History Education Committee and coordinating interdisciplinary initiatives like the Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) and Pathways to Sustainability (PtS). Research interests span energy policy evolution, transnational cooperation mechanisms, and the role of smaller states in shaping EU dynamics. Her work bridges diplomatic history with contemporary policy analysis, emphasizing archival depth and comparative frameworks. Recent publications explore Dutch energy diplomacy during the Urengoy pipeline crisis, OECD energy committee activities, and European identity debates post-1973 oil shocks. Her teaching and research reflect a commitment to connecting historical analysis with present-day EU challenges, particularly energy transition and institutional sustainability. She actively engages in public discourse through media contributions and educational outreach, emphasizing the importance of historical context in understanding current European issues.

• History of International Relations
• European Energy Policy
• European Identity
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Paolo Amorosa is a University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Law, specializing in international law history, human rights, and political thought. His research reconstructs intellectual canons and examines intersections of religion, empire, and law. Key research domains include: Historical formation of international law through figures like Schmitt and Vitoria Neo-Scholastic influences on legal universalism US legal imperialism and feminist legal advocacy Temporal dimensions of global injustice Publications focus on methodology in legal historiography, tracing how canonical texts shape disciplinary boundaries. Recent work explores ideological exclusions in international law's foundational narratives and justice temporalities. Awards: Faculty of Social Sciences Incentive Award (2020). He coordinates the Centre of Excellence in Law, Identity and European Narratives and has led projects like 'Intellectual History of International Law: Religion and Empire'. Media engagements address EU politics and constitutional developments.

• International Law
• Legal History
• Human Rights
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Dr Denis Shaw is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. He holds a BA and PhD in his field. Education: BA, PhD Current Role: Research Fellow Contact: d.j.b.shaw@bham.ac.uk Research Interests Dr Shaw specializes in the historical geography of Russia, focusing on the evolution of geographical and environmental sciences in imperial and Soviet contexts. His work examines: The contested canon of Russian and Soviet geography (1884–1953) Biogeochemical concepts in the Soviet era, particularly contributions from scholars like Vernadsky Ethnic mapping practices in Tsarist Russia (1800–1914) Scientific rivalries in Stalinist academia Recent Publications His publications include a 2015 Routledge book on Russian environmental thought, peer-reviewed articles on Soviet wartime geography, and chapters in edited volumes like Understanding Contemporary Russia . Contact & Affiliation Address: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. Telephone: +44 (0)121 41 58133.

• Historical Geography
• Environmental Sciences
• Russian History
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Levan Kakhishvili is a Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zürich, where he holds a position in the European Politics Research Group. His work is part of the EU Horizon project InvigoratEU, focusing on EU enlargement and neighborhood policies. He completed his PhD in political science at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg (July 2024) and has held roles such as Visiting Fellow at the University of Zurich’s Center for East European Studies and Country Anchor for Georgia in the DALP II project at Duke University. He holds degrees from the University of Oxford and Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. His research focuses on party competition in hybrid regimes, particularly Georgia, exploring how programmatic competition intersects with clientelism. Additional interests include European politics, foreign policy analysis (especially in post-communist states), and democratic accountability. His work appears in journals like East European Politics , Post-Soviet Affairs , and Europe-Asia Studies . He has contributed to policy initiatives, notably the Election Compass Georgia 2020, a voting tool used over 33,000 times, and has taught courses on party competition, Russian politics, and post-communist transformation. Levan’s recent articles analyze Georgia’s foreign policy dynamics, EU-Georgia relations, and the impact of geopolitical events like the Ukraine invasion on regional security perceptions. His work bridges academic research and policy, emphasizing practical applications in electoral systems and democratic innovations.

• Party Competition
• Hybrid Regimes
• European Politics
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Monika Nalepa is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, specializing in Transitional Justice, Post-Communist Politics, and Formal Political Theory. She holds a PhD from Columbia University (2005) and has taught at Rice University and the University of Notre Dame. Her work examines democratic stability, authoritarian backsliding, and institutional reforms in post-authoritarian contexts. Education: PhD in Political Science, Columbia University, 2005 Research Interests: Transitional Justice mechanisms and their impact on democratic quality Institutional dynamics in post-communist Europe, particularly Poland and Russia Game-theoretic analysis of political behavior and policy-making Awards: Best Book Award (APSA Comparative Democratization Section) Leon Epstein Outstanding Book Award (APSA Political Organizations & Parties Section) Advising & Grants: Recipient of National Science Foundation funding for the Global Transitional Justice Dataset Former fellowships at Harvard Academy of Scholars and Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School Labs/Teams: Lead researcher for the Global Transitional Justice Dataset, a collaborative initiative analyzing justice mechanisms in transitioning democracies worldwide.

• Transitional Justice
• Post-Communist Politics
• Comparative Political Institutions
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Kristina Pikovskaia is a Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. Her research focuses on informal economies, urban livelihoods, and citizenship in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Zambia. She holds a PhD and MSc in International Development from the University of Oxford. Education: PhD in International Development, University of Oxford (2021) MSc in International Development, University of Oxford (2017) Research Interests: Informal-sector dynamics and citizenship practices Urban political economy in Southern Africa Women's economic empowerment State-society relations in crisis contexts Political subjectivity and collective action Grants & Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (Principal Investigator: 'Lived Citizenship in the Informal Economy in Urban Zambia') Collaborations: Active in African Studies networks and has presented at conferences like the African Politics Research Group Seminar and Liberation Beyond the Nation Conference. Mentored by Dr. Sara Dorman. Labs/Teams: Leading the Leverhulme-funded project examining informal economy citizenship in Zambia, with a focus on grassroots economic practices.

• Informal Economies
• Urban Livelihoods
• Women's Economic Empowerment
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William Prigge is a Professor of History at South Dakota State University (SDSU), affiliated with the School of American and Global Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Marquette University (2005). His research focuses on the Soviet Union post-World War II, particularly the Latvian National Communists and Moldova's political dynamics under Khrushchev, Brezhnev, and Gorbachev. He has been awarded the J. William Fulbright Scholarship twice—in 2003-04 (Riga, Latvia) and 2021 (Chisinau, Moldova). His academic interests include Modern World Civilization, Nazi and Soviet Europe, and Imperialism. Key research areas are the Soviet Republics' post-war evolution, Latvian National Communists' role, and generational struggles within Khrushchev's policies. His work often intersects Cold War dynamics, Baltic nationalism, and Stalinist legacies. Prigge has presented invited workshops globally, including the 13th Annual Vilnius Symposium on Soviet and Post-Soviet Issues (Dec. 2024) and discussions on Soviet 'Friendship of Nations' at Upsala University (Oct. 2019). His publications span books, journal articles, and newspaper analyses, emphasizing revisionist studies of Soviet purges and Latvia's political landscape. No formal advisees or affiliated labs/teams are listed in the provided materials. His grants highlight extended fieldwork in Eastern Europe, and he is a member of the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies.

• Soviet History
• Eastern European Studies
• 20th Century History
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Dr. Denise M. Horn serves as Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Politics, Law, and Society at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Previously, she held leadership roles including Campus Dean at Wenzhou-Kean University in China (2021-2024) and Associate Dean at Simmons University in Boston, where she chaired the Political Science and International Relations Department and acted as Chair of Women's and Gender Studies. Her academic trajectory bridges administrative leadership with deep scholarly engagement in global political dynamics. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from Rutgers University, an M.A. from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. These foundations underpin her expertise in international relations and gender studies across diverse geopolitical contexts. Dr. Horn's research centers on civil society's role in democratization through women's transnational activism and social entrepreneurship. Her fieldwork spans Moldova, Estonia, Thailand, Indonesia, and India, with current focus on US and Japanese family planning aid in Southeast Asia. She has authored two influential books and numerous articles that bridge theoretical frameworks with practical development challenges, emphasizing how grassroots movements intersect with global power structures. Analysis of her recent publications reveals increasing sophistication in examining reproductive security within foreign policy frameworks, particularly how family planning aid shapes women's agency in Southeast Asia. Her work consistently integrates feminist theory with empirical analysis of NGO operations, democratization processes, and the geopolitical dimensions of social entrepreneurship across multiple continents. Her scholarly recognition includes the 2014 Fulbright Senior Scholar award for seminars in Indonesia, editorial board service for Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society , and leadership as past Chair of the Feminist Theory and Gender Studies section of the International Studies Association. Dr. Horn actively mentors through international workshops in Thailand, Indonesia, India, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil, demonstrating her commitment to experiential learning. Her Fulbright experience and visiting professorship at Osaka University exemplify her global engagement in both research and pedagogy, connecting classroom theory with real-world community development challenges.

• NGOs
• Feminist International Relations Theory
• Asian Politics
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Antje Linkenbach-Fuchs is a Research Fellow at the Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies (University of Erfurt). She also serves as the Equal Opportunity Officer at the Max-Weber-Kolleg and participates in the M.S. Merian – R. Tagore International Centre of Advanced Studies ‘Metamorphoses of the Political’ . Her work focuses on intercultural dimensions of human rights, cultural translation, and value generalization processes. Research Interests : Intercultural legitimacy of human rights norms Regional human rights frameworks (e.g., African, Islamic, South Asian) Value constellations in non-Western cultural contexts Social justice, environmental justice, and Dalit rights in India Key Projects : Collaborative Research Centre TRR 294 ‘Structural Change of Property’ (subproject B01) “Die lokale Politisierung globaler Normen” Advising & Grants : Guides interdisciplinary projects linking cultural theory and policy analysis Active in transnational academic partnerships (e.g., ICAS:MP) Labs/Teams : Max-Weber-Kolleg research collective Joint committees on equality and ethics

• Human Rights
• Cultural Studies
• Religious Studies
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Dr. Sean McDaniel is an Assistant Professor of History at Cumberland University, affiliated with the Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education and the Arts. His research focuses on Russian/Soviet history, Central Asia, environmental history, and migration, particularly in the Kazakh Steppe. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Kazakhstan and Russia, supported by grants like the Fulbright-Hays Program and Cumberland University’s W.P. Bone Research Grant. B.A., University of Michigan M.A., Wayne State University Ph.D., Michigan State University His research explores themes such as the role of horses in Russian/Soviet imperial power, the Virgin Lands Campaign’s environmental and societal impacts, and comparative empire studies. He teaches courses on Western Civilization, World Civilization, Soviet Union history, and Central Asian history. Dr. McDaniel’s awards include the 2023 W.P. Bone Research Grant and a Fulbright-Hays fellowship (2017). He actively engages students through international trips, including a 2023 National Security Language Initiative for Youth program in Latvia and planned European trips for 2023-24.

• Russian History
• Soviet Studies
• Central Asian History
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Andriy Zayarnyuk is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Winnipeg, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Eastern European history, particularly Habsburg Galicia, Soviet Ukraine, and the cultural, social, and political dynamics of peasant communities in imperial contexts. He teaches courses on Russian and Ukrainian history, modern cities, nationalism, and the socio-cultural history of Eastern Europe. Dr. Zayarnyuk’s scholarship emphasizes the intersection of imperial governance, rural societies, and national identity formation. Notable works include Lviv’s Uncertain Destination (2020), analyzing urban infrastructure as imperial legacy, and Framing the Ukrainian Peasantry in Habsburg Galicia (2013), which examines agrarian social structures and nationalist discourse. His research also explores religious practices ( Letters from Heaven , 2006) and the historiography of Soviet and post-Soviet Ukraine. He has contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations such as the Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies and the State Socialism Workshop. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in English, Ukrainian, and other European languages, reflecting his deep engagement with Central European and Slavic Studies.

• 19th and 20th Century Eastern Europe
• Habsburg Empire
• Soviet Union
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Daria Mattingly is a Lecturer in Contemporary International History (European) at the University of Chichester. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, an MA in Russian History from the University of Bristol, and MA and BA (Hons) in Philosophy from Kyiv Shevchenko University. Previously, she taught at the University of Bath and the University of Cambridge, where she held a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019-2023). Her research focuses on perpetrator studies, the social and cultural history of the Soviet Union, and Ukraine’s historical memory. She is completing a book titled *Stalin’s Activists: The Rank-and-File Perpetrators of the Holodomor*, examining the memorial traces of those involved in Ukraine’s 1932-33 famine. Her work frequently engages with media outlets like CNN, BBC, and *L’Express*, emphasizing public historical discourse. Professional affiliations include membership in the Association for the Studies of Nationalities (ASN), British International Studies Association (BISA), and the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES). She has received the 2015 ASN Award for Best Doctoral Paper on Ukraine. Her publications span academic journals and edited volumes, analyzing Holodomor perpetrators, Soviet collectivization, and historical memory. She emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, blending archival research with cultural and literary analysis.

• Soviet History
• Holodomor Studies
• Perpetrator Studies
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Marina Morgenshtern is an Associate Professor and Director at Trent University's Durham GTA campus in Oshawa, Ontario. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University (2013), an MSW from Tel-Aviv University (2002), and a BSW from Tel-Aviv University (1994). Her work bridges academia, practice, and advocacy with a focus on marginalized populations. Roles : Director of Social Work Programs, Trent University; Faculty member since 2013 Affiliations : Durham GTA Campus, Trent University; active in Canadian and international social work networks Her research explores immigrant integration, anti-oppressive social work, and decolonizing practice. Key areas include feminist intersectionality, Indigenous rights, and labor market barriers for racialized immigrants. She has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored the textbook Re-Search Methods in Social Work (2024). Marina has secured $120,000+ in grants, including SSHRC and Region of Durham funding. Her work emphasizes knowledge mobilization through photovoice projects and community partnerships. Awards include multiple Symons Award nominations and a 2020 Trent Merit Award for Service. Grants : SSHRC Exchange Grants (2023, 2018), Region of Durham Research Grant (2021), Trent Dean’s Research Award (2023) Community Engagement : Photovoice exhibits on immigrant employment challenges; workshops addressing newcomer hazing in labor markets She has presented globally at conferences like the European Conference on Social Work Education and the International Consortium for Social Development. Her teaching focuses on contextualized social work education, blending theory with community-based practice.

• Social Work Education
• Immigrant Families & Communities
• Feminist Intersectional Analysis
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Morris Rossabi is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Columbia University. He specializes in the history of China, Central Asia, and Inner Asia, with a focus on Mongol Empire studies. Rossabi holds a PhD from Columbia University (1970) and has taught courses on Mongol history and East Asian studies. His research spans medieval and modern Asian history, including projects on 20th- and 21st-century Mongolia, resulting in publications like Socialist Devotees and Dissenters and The Practice of Buddhism in Kharkhorin . He has authored or edited 25 books, including The Mongols and Global History and Modern Mongolia , and contributed to exhibitions at major museums. Notable recognitions include an honorary doctorate from the National University of Mongolia (2008–2009) and a Certificate of Merit from the Mongolian Embassy (2021). Rossabi has served on advisory boards for the Soros Foundation and the Project on Central Eurasia, and chairs the Arts and Culture Committee of the Soros Foundation. Research Highlights: Mongol Empire, modern Mongolia’s political transitions, Silk Road networks. Publications: Over 25 books and numerous articles, emphasizing cross-cultural dynamics in Asian history. Grants & Collaborations: Co-led oral history projects in Mongolia; advised on cultural heritage initiatives. His work bridges academic scholarship with public outreach, including museum collaborations and international advisory roles.

• Asian History
• East Asian History
• Inner Asian Studies
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