Soundarya Chidambaram

Soundarya Chidambaram serves as Associate Professor of Political Science at Bucknell University, specializing in comparative political systems with concentrated expertise on India, South Asia, and the Global South.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science (2012)
• M. Phil. in International Politics (2004)
• M.A. in International Politics (2000)
• B.A. (Honors) in Journalism (2000)

Professor Chidambaram's research critically examines urban governance structures and civil society dynamics within Global South contexts. Her work investigates the political economy of public goods distribution while analyzing the rise and impact of religious and right-wing social movements. She further explores how globalization processes intersect with developmental trajectories across post-colonial states, emphasizing localized political contestations.