Dag Erik Berg

Dag Erik Berg is an Associate Professor in Societal Change and Social Science at Molde University College, Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in political science from the University of Bergen and has held academic positions at institutions including Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, NLA University College, and the University of Bergen. His interdisciplinary research spans political theory, governance, and global human rights, with a particular focus on caste, democracy, and post-foundational thought in India.

• PhD in Political Science, University of Bergen
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), Göttingen
• Teaching Experience: Intercultural Studies (NLA), Academic Writing (UiB)
• Research Affiliations: SOAS, University of Essex

Berg’s research centers on hegemony, social exclusion, and constitutional democracy, especially in the context of India’s Dalit movements and the political thought of B.R. Ambedkar. He investigates how caste, law, and governance intersect in democratic frameworks and critiques the international human rights regime’s treatment of caste as a form of racial discrimination. His work combines discourse theory, historical institutionalism, and political ethnography to analyze global political thought and societal transformation.

His recent publications reflect a strong engagement with contemporary political challenges, including digital governance, AI and democracy, authoritarian leadership, and educational philosophy. He teaches courses such as Political Theory, Global Studies, and Power, Leadership, and Rhetoric. His book Dynamics of Caste and Law (Cambridge University Press, 2020) is a major contribution to the field.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

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Berg actively contributes to public discourse through newspaper articles and blog posts on topics such as Kashmir, Hindu nationalism, and democratic integrity. He has no listed PhD or master’s students in the materials provided, but his scholarly influence is evident through his extensive publication record and academic affiliations. He is affiliated with the research group GPO - Global Challenges, Politics and Organization at Molde University College.