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Sten Widmalm is Professor of Political Science at Uppsala University's Department of Government. His research examines democratic development, conflict resolution, and governance challenges in comparative perspective, with regional expertise in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and Africa (Uganda). He has authored several books including 'Political Tolerance in the Global South' and 'Kashmir in Comparative Perspective'.
Education:
- Ph.D. Political Science, Uppsala University (1997)
- B.A. Political Science, Uppsala University (1992)
- Non-Graduate Studies, University of Michigan (1986-87)
Research Focus: Widmalm's work centers on the dynamics of democratic sustainability, exploring how political tolerance, decentralization policies, and anti-corruption mechanisms interact with social capital in diverse political environments. His comparative approach analyzes institutional development in both Western and non-Western contexts, with particular attention to crisis management systems and the impact of administrative culture on governance effectiveness.
Publications: Widmalm's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on democratic viability, with recent work examining political attitudes in welfare states, NATO integration dynamics, and crisis management systems. His research employs mixed methodologies to analyze how institutional trust, social cohesion, and governance structures shape political outcomes across different cultural contexts.
