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Oliver William Rowe is a Research Fellow in Political Science at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu. His current positions (2022–2025) involve research and teaching in political science with a focus on historical political developments. He is pursuing a PhD under Prof. Eva Piirimäe, investigating self-determination dynamics in the Russian Empire (1914–1924).
Education:
- MA in International History, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (2017–2019)
- BA in History, King's College London (2014–2017)
- Exchange Program, University of Hong Kong (2018)
Research Interests: Dr. Rowe examines self-determination theory, post-imperial transitions, and political historiography. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary political debates, particularly focusing on the collapse of empires and national identity formation.
Recent Presentations:
- 2025: Co-presented on self-determination in European history at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- 2024: Delivered lectures on Tartu's role in self-determination and analyzed Philip K. Dick's political fiction
- 2023: Explored White Movement ideology and Bolshevik self-determination policies at international conferences
Grants & Projects: Principal participant in the Estonian Research Council-funded project 'Self-Determination of Peoples in Historical Perspective' (€860k, 2020–2024).
