Tejas Parasher

Tejas Parasher serves as Assistant Professor of Political Theory in UCLA's Department of Political Science and the International Institute. His scholarship focuses on comparative political thought, examining global histories of democracy and sovereignty with special attention to South Asia.

His academic credentials:

• PhD, Political Science, University of Chicago (2019)
• BA Hons, Political Science, University of Toronto (2013)

Parasher's research centers on modern political and legal philosophy, particularly questions of empire, representation, and statehood. He is renowned for his book Radical Democracy in Modern Indian Political Thought (2023), which uncovers a tradition of federalist, participatory democracy in South Asia. His work bridges intellectual history and political theory to analyze democratic institutions in postcolonial contexts.

Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent focus on South Asian political thought, democracy, and federalism. His articles in top journals like Political Theory and Journal of the History of Ideas demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor across political philosophy, history, and postcolonial studies.

His prestigious awards include:

• 2024 ECPR Political Theory Prize
• 2024 APSA First Book Award
• 2020 APSA Leo Strauss Award
• 2015 University of Chicago Cropsey Prize

Teaching a range of courses from Comparative Political Theory to Global Justice, Professor Parasher contributes significantly to political theory education at UCLA. No information on student advising or research grants was provided.