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Dr. Gabriel A. Ondetti is the Clif and Gail Smart Professor of Political Science and Director of the Master of International Affairs program at Missouri State University's Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. His primary affiliations are with the Department of Political Science and Philosophy, where he teaches courses including PLS 101 (American Democracy and Citizenship), PLS 338 (Politics of Less-Developed Countries), PLS 548/648 (Latin American Politics), and PLS 721 (International Political Economy).
Education includes:
- PhD in Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- MA in Latin American Studies, Georgetown University
- BA in English, University of Pennsylvania
Ondetti's research focuses on two primary domains: the politics of taxation and land reform in Latin America, with secondary emphasis on social protest dynamics. His work examines historical-institutional factors shaping fiscal systems, property rights conflicts, and grassroots mobilization across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina. Recent investigations analyze how elite resistance and anti-statism impact state capacity development.
Publication trends reveal consistent focus on Latin American political economy across 15+ peer-reviewed works. Key thematic clusters include:
- Comparative tax systems and fiscal state-building
- Agrarian reform and land rights movements
- Social function of property doctrines
- Student and labor mobilization
Notable scientific awards include:
- Best Article Award, LASA Economics & Politics Section (2015)
- Franklin Research Grant, American Philosophical Society (2014)
- Fulbright Research Award, U.S. Department of State (2011)
As MIA Program Director, Ondetti oversees graduate curricula combining international relations, comparative politics, statistics, and regional studies. He leads faculty with expertise in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The program prepares graduates for government, NGO, private sector, and academic careers.
