Graeme Robertson

Graeme Robertson is a Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies. His research focuses on authoritarian politics, protest dynamics, and regime stability in post-communist states, with particular emphasis on Russia and Ukraine.

He earned his academic qualifications in political science, though specific details of his education are not explicitly stated in the provided texts. Robertson has authored influential books including Putin v. The People (Yale UP, 2019), Revolution and Reform in Ukraine (PONARS Eurasia), and The Politics of Protest in Hybrid Regimes (Cambridge UP). His work has appeared in top journals like the American Political Science Review and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Robertson’s research themes include the interplay between authoritarian regimes and public opinion, the role of identity in political mobilization, and the impact of external pressures on autocratic governance. His recent projects analyze Russia’s war in Ukraine, protest behaviors in hybrid regimes, and psychological underpinnings of support for authoritarian policies.

As Associate Editor for Comparative Politics at the American Journal of Political Science, he contributes to advancing methodological rigor in the field. His interdisciplinary approach combines experimental methods, survey analysis, and comparative case studies to dissect complex political phenomena.

Robertson leads the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies, fostering academic exchange and research on Eastern Europe. His work frequently engages with policy-relevant issues, including authoritarian governance, conflict resolution, and democratic backsliding.