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Professor Luke March holds the Personal Chair of Post-Soviet and Comparative Politics at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Social and Political Science. His research focuses on Russian and Moldovan politics, radical left movements, populism, nationalism, and foreign policy discourse. He has conducted extensive studies on post-Soviet democratization, political parties, and social movements.
Education: Luke March earned an MA in Social and Political Science from the University of Cambridge, an MSocSc in Russian and East European Studies from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD in Russian and East European Studies from Birmingham as well.
Research Interests: His work examines themes such as Russian nationalism, radical left strategies in Europe, and the intersection of populism with authoritarian regimes. Current projects include a comparative study of nationalism and foreign policy in Russia and the U.S., initiated during his 2017 research fellowship at Finland’s Aleksanteri Institute.
Publications Trends: His recent articles analyze European radical left responses to geopolitical conflicts, Putin’s political discourse, and left-wing extremism in the UK. He frequently contributes to debates on transnational parties and EU integration challenges.
Awards: He received a Research Fellowship at the Aleksanteri Institute (2017). His book The Communist Party of the Russian Federation: From Soviet Legacy to Post-Soviet Opposition (2002) was highly acclaimed. He co-edited The Palgrave Handbook of Radical Left Parties in Europe (2023).
Advising & Grants: Luke supervises PhD students on post-Soviet politics, populism, and radical left movements. He leads projects funded by the British Academy and other bodies, focusing on Russian nationalism, internet politics, and EU-neighborhood relations.
Labs/Teams: Active in research groups such as Public Opinion, Parties and Elections. He organizes workshops on Russian nationalism and transnational party dynamics.
