Jacob Gerner Hariri

Jacob Gerner Hariri is a Professor in Comparative Politics at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. His work bridges political science, state formation, and long-term development processes.

His research focuses on

• State formation and institutional theory
• Democratization and democracy
• Political economy of development
• Middle East politics
• Social policy preferences

Recent publications highlight trends in

• Arms technology and security imbalances
• Geographical roots of democratic diffusion
• Income inequality's impact on political behavior
• Authoritarian legacies in state-building
• Historical institutional analysis

Jacob serves as an editor for Tidsskriftet Politik and has contributed to public debates through 25 media appearances. His work spans peer-reviewed journals, working papers, and book chapters.