Alexander Kustov

Dr. Alexander Kustov is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he conducts research on public opinion and democratic governance, with a specialized focus on immigration policy and ethnic tensions in high-income democracies.

His research explores the conditions under which voters in democratic societies can be persuaded to support more open immigration policies despite existing societal biases. This work intersects with broader themes in political behavior, comparative politics, and public policy.

Dr. Kustov's forthcoming book, In Our Interest: How Democracies Can Make Immigration Popular (Columbia University Press, 2025), represents a significant contribution to the scholarly and public discourse on immigration politics. While no specific journal articles are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory suggests engagement with political theory, empirical democratic studies, and policy analysis.

The available information does not list any scientific awards, grants, or student supervision activities.

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