Kyle Lohse Marquardt

Professor Kyle Lohse Marquardt is a faculty member in the Department of Comparative Politics at the University of Bergen's Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on authoritarian regimes, political methodology, and Russian politics, with particular expertise in measuring political support in repressive environments. Professor Marquardt maintains active collaborations with scholars at Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and University College London.

His research interests center on the challenges of studying politics in authoritarian contexts, with specific focus areas including:

• Measurement of political support in authoritarian regimes
• Democratic backsliding and institutional erosion
• Ethnic variation in political attitudes
• Methodological issues in comparative politics
• Russian politics and public opinion

Professor Marquardt's recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with multiple articles in top political science journals each year. His work examines critical contemporary issues including Putin's popularity, Russian repression of dissent, and methodological challenges in political science research. His recent publications span both academic journals and public-facing outlets, demonstrating his commitment to bridging scholarly research and public discourse.

His notable contributions include research challenging conventional understandings of Putin's popularity, examining the limitations of list experiments in authoritarian contexts, and analyzing ethnic variation in support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Professor Marquardt's work on democratic backsliding has contributed to important methodological discussions in the field.

Professor Marquardt actively engages with students and the public through teaching, academic presentations, and media contributions. His participation in events at Bergen Global and other venues demonstrates his commitment to sharing research findings with broader audiences. His work with the V-Dem project and other international collaborations places him at the forefront of contemporary research on democracy and authoritarianism.