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Sheri Berman is a Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University. Her research focuses on European political history, democracy development, populism, fascism, and the evolution of left-wing movements. She is the author of Democracy and Dictatorship in Europe: From the Ancien Regime to the Present Day (2019) and has contributed to prominent journals and media outlets like Foreign Policy and The Washington Post. Berman serves on the boards of the Journal of Democracy, Dissent, and Political Science Quarterly. Her work emphasizes the interplay between historical context and contemporary political challenges, particularly the resilience of democracies amid crises.
Education: B.A. from Yale University (Political Science, magna cum laude), M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University (Government).
Research Interests: Berman’s scholarship bridges historical and comparative analysis, exploring how political institutions, ideologies, and socioeconomic conditions shape democratic trajectories. Her recent work examines the rise of populism, the decline of traditional left-wing parties, and the endurance mechanisms of authoritarian regimes. She argues that systemic legitimacy underpins democracy’s adaptability, contrasting it with authoritarian reliance on performance-based legitimacy.
Publications & Media: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and op-eds, including influential works on state-building, democratic backsliding, and transnational political trends. Her 2020 Foreign Policy essay on protests and democracy illustrates her ability to connect academic insights with real-world events.
Affiliations: Chair of the Council on European Studies, member of the American Political Science Association. Recognized as one of the top 2% of cited authors globally (2024).
