معرفی
Arild Engelsen Ruud is a Professor of South Asia Studies at the University of Oslo’s Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Department of Culture, Religion, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics. His research focuses on political culture in Asia, particularly Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines, with emphasis on authoritarianism, populism, democracy perceptions, criminal leadership, and the intersection of religion and politics. He has led significant roles, including Head of Research at his department (2015–2020) and Board Member at the Centre for Development and Environment (2013–2021). His work explores topics like political dynasties, sovereignty concepts, and blasphemy laws, contributing to global understanding of South Asian governance.
Education:
- PhD in South Asian Studies, London School of Economics
Research Interests:
- Political dynamics in Bangladesh and India
- Authoritarian regimes and strongman leadership
- Democracy and public perception
- Religion and politics in South Asia
- Political symbolism and civil religion
Grants and Projects:
- Centre for South Asian Democracy (CSAD)
- Nordic Forum for South Asia (NoFSA)
- Research on leadership and participation in Asian democracies
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary networks like the Centre for Development and the Environment and collaborates with global scholars via editorial boards of journals like Contributions to Indian Sociology and Studies in Indian Politics.
