معرفی
Grigore Pop-Eleches is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, affiliated with the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and the Politics Department. He holds a PhD in Political Science from UC Berkeley (2003) and serves as co-director of the Princeton Workshop on Post-Communist Politics. His research focuses on comparative political behavior in authoritarian/post-authoritarian regimes, historical legacies, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Latin America. Key works include *Communism's Shadow* (2017, co-authored) and *From Economic Crisis to Reform* (2009). Recent studies explore democratization, pandemic governance, and authoritarian communication strategies.
Education
- PhD in Political Science, UC Berkeley, 2003
Research Interests
- Authoritarian regimes' political behavior
- Historical legacies' impact on contemporary politics
- Democratic backsliding and reform processes
- Comparative political economy of Eastern Europe and Latin America
Grants & Advising
- Co-director of the Princeton Workshop on Post-Communist Politics
- Extensive grants on post-communist transitions and authoritarianism
Labs/Teams
Lead researcher in the Princeton Workshop on Post-Communist Politics, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on Eastern Europe and post-authoritarian dynamics.
