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Raymond Taras is a Professor of Political Science at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts. He holds academic affiliations with the Stone Center and has served as an associated faculty member. His expertise spans international migration in South America, nationalism, postnationalism, identity politics, and cultural studies involving Casta paintings. Taras has held prestigious visiting roles including Fulbright Distinguished Chair positions at Australian National University (2017-2018) and University of Warsaw (2013-2014), as well as Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorships at the University of Sussex (2015-2016).
Education:
- B.A. in Political Science, Université de Montréal (1967)
- M.Phil. in Comparative Politics, University of Essex (1974)
- Ph.D. in Political Studies, University of Warsaw (1982)
Research interests focus on the intersection of culture and political structures, with emphasis on migration dynamics, nationalism, and fear-driven policy-making. His work bridges classical political theory (e.g., Thucydides) with modern global challenges like xenophobia and Islamophobia.
Notable distinctions include the Mortar Board Teaching Excellence Award (1995, 2001) and Hoover Institution National Fellowship (1990-1991). His research has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Latin American Studies programs.
Academic leadership includes supervising over 20 dissertations/theses in the past five years. He has advised international organizations like the Democratic and Electoral Assistance Institute (IDEA) and served as a referee for major funding bodies such as the National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities.
Multilingual in French, Polish, Spanish, and Russian, Taras has conducted fieldwork across Mexico, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Puerto Rico. His international collaborations include work with the European University Institute and Stanford University.
