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Patrik Lindenforsمشاهده پروفایل

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Stockholm UniversitySweden

Patrik Lindenfors is an Associate Professor affiliated with both the Institute for Future Studies and the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University . He is a core member of the Centre for Cultural Evolution , focusing on interdisciplinary research into cultural and societal change as evolutionary processes. His work bridges evolutionary biology, political science, and anthropology, emphasizing topics such as cultural evolution of democracy, biological and cultural underpinnings of religion, primate brain architecture, and sexual dimorphism in mammals. Research Interests: Cultural Evolution: Examines democratization pathways, institutional transitions, and the application of phylogenetic methods to cultural systems. Religion Evolution: Dissects components of religion through evolutionary lenses, exploring health effects of religiosity and cultural diffusion. Primate Studies: Investigates brain anatomy, social behavior, and evolutionary drivers of primate traits such as aerobic capacity and social group dynamics. Sexual Dimorphism: Analyzes evolutionary pressures influencing body size, immunity, and behavior across species. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding primate cognition, democratization processes, and the role of cultural transmission in human societies. He actively advises master’s students and collaborates with global projects like the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) initiative.

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Aijan Sharshenovaمشاهده پروفایل

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Riga Stradins UniversityLatvia

Aijan Sharshenova serves as a Leading Visiting Researcher at Riga Stradins University and Executive Director of Crossroads Central Asia. Her academic expertise centers on Central Asian political systems, international relations, and sustainable development. She actively bridges scholarly research with policy application, focusing on democracy promotion, foreign policy dynamics involving the EU and Russia, and emerging climate governance frameworks in Kyrgyzstan and broader Central Asian contexts. Her educational background includes: PhD in Political Science from the University of Leeds (awarded 2016) Master's in Political Science from Institut für Europäische Politik (awarded 2012) Master's in Political Science from the University of Leeds (awarded 2009) Bachelor's in Political Science from Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (awarded 2008) Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy teaching qualification (awarded 2017) Dr. Sharshenova's research primarily examines how external powers influence domestic governance in Central Asia, with emphasis on democracy promotion efforts, populist movements, and soft power dynamics. Her work employs comparative frameworks analyzing Russian and European engagement strategies, while increasingly integrating climate policy dimensions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strategic evolution toward applied climate governance research, particularly examining carbon pricing mechanisms and decarbonization strategies. While maintaining core political science expertise, her work now critically assesses how digitalization and environmental policies intersect with traditional security concerns in Central Asian contexts. Professional recognition includes: Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy She leads significant research initiatives including Volkswagen Foundation funding for autocracy studies in Kyrgyzstan (2020-2023), British Academy support for UK-EU academic collaboration (2025), and multiple CAREC projects on carbon taxation. Her grant portfolio demonstrates consistent success in securing competitive international research funding for Central Asian policy analysis. Dr. Sharshenova contributes to the Prof. Miķelis Grīviņš Group at Riga Stradins University focusing on sustainable systems, while directing Crossroads Central Asia to facilitate regional dialogue. Her work connects academic scholarship with practical policy development through these dual institutional platforms.

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Seva Gunitskyمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TorontoCanada

Seva Gunitsky is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Political Science and the George Ignatieff Chair of Peace and Conflict Studies. His work focuses on how international forces like war, globalization, and technological change shape domestic reforms and democratic processes. He holds a graduate degree from Columbia University and was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University. Education: Columbia University graduate; Postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University's Institute for International and Regional Studies. Research interests include external drivers of domestic reforms, great power rivalries, democratic diffusion patterns, and international relations theory. His book Aftershocks: Great Powers and Domestic Reforms in the Twentieth Century (2017) examines how shifts in global power structures trigger domestic reforms,获评 Foreign Affairs' Best Book of 2017. Notable articles span topics like hegemonic transitions, autocratic resilience via social media, and cyber warfare strategies (e.g., Ukraine's IT Army). Recent works address geopolitical shifts in statehood and digital authoritarianism's spread to democracies. Awards: SSHRC Insight Grant (2019-2024), Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (2015-17), Connaught Awards (2014, 2011), Princeton Fung Global Fellowship. Teaching: Courses on international politics, state formation, war/peace dynamics, and dissertation seminars. Media Engagement: Regular contributions to Foreign Affairs, Washington Post, CBC, and TVO. Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for the Study of Global Japan and collaborates on projects like cyber resistance and hegemonic shocks with scholars like Ryan Griffiths.

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David Yangمشاهده پروفایل

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Harvard UniversityUnited States

David Yang is the Yvonne P.L. Lui Professor of Economics at Harvard University, affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Center for History and Economics. His research focuses on political economy, authoritarian regimes, and the intersection of technology with governance. He has held academic roles since 2020, including Assistant Professor (2020–2022), Associate Professor (2022–2023), and his current professorship since 2024. Yang’s work examines policy experimentation in China, AI governance, and civil liberties during crises. Key research interests include the political economy of autocracies, the role of government in innovation (e.g., AI venture capital), and protest dynamics. His studies on China’s 'Autocracy 2.0' model and AI’s role in authoritarian control challenge traditional understandings of governance and technology. Collaborations with institutions like J-PAL and MIT’s Poverty Action Lab highlight his policy-oriented approach. Articles analyze topics such as facial recognition AI’s role in suppressing unrest, data-driven innovation in China, and pandemic-era civil liberties trade-offs. His work frequently intersects with global power dynamics, as seen in studies on trade-based surveillance technology diffusion and China’s rise as an innovation hub. Yang’s research also explores historical legacies, including the Cultural Revolution’s impact on intergenerational beliefs and the Great Famine’s erosion of political trust. He advises PhD students and oversees grants related to political economy and development. His lab at Harvard’s Center for History and Economics fosters interdisciplinary research on policy experimentation and authoritarian governance. Yang’s contributions have been featured in outlets like the New York Times , Economist , and Brookings , emphasizing real-world policy relevance.

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Bhavik Parikhمشاهده پروفایل

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St. Francis Xavier UniversityCanada

Bhavik Parikh serves as an Associate Professor of Finance in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Schwartz School of Business, St. Francis Xavier University. His research in International Finance, Tax Evasion, and Islamic Finance has been published in leading journals including European Financial Management and Journal of World Business, with his work on tax havens receiving the Best Paper Top Download Award from the European Financial Management Journal. His academic credentials include a PhD in Finance from the University of Memphis, a Master of Science in Finance from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Mumbai. Parikh's research program investigates critical issues in global finance systems. He has extensively analyzed tax evasion mechanisms and the effectiveness of tax information exchange agreements, particularly within OECD frameworks. His Islamic Finance research compares risk-return profiles between conventional and Sharia-compliant instruments, with recent focus on Takaful insurance efficiency in Gulf markets. Additionally, he examines how political connections influence corporate investment decisions in emerging economies like India, and explores the role of sovereign wealth funds in international portfolio flows. Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on emerging market dynamics, particularly India and GCC countries. Key research trajectories include the impact of autocracy and inequality on foreign investment, liquidity dynamics during financial crises, and ethical dimensions of corporate social responsibility reporting in developing economies. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Top Download Award from the European Financial Management Journal for 'Tax havens, tax evasion and tax information exchange agreements in the OECD' Available sources contain no information regarding PhD/Master's students supervised by Dr. Parikh or details of research grants he has secured. His conference presentations at Financial Management Association Annual Meetings and Macroeconomics and Finance Meetings represent his primary academic engagement beyond publishing. No dedicated research laboratories, specialized research teams, or administrative leadership roles are documented in the provided materials.

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Yuequan Guoمشاهده پروفایل

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WZB Berlin Social Science CenterGermany

Yuequan Guo is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center in the Institutions and Political Inequality unit. His research focuses on collective action and state repression in autocracies, particularly analyzing worker strikes in China and the impact of domestic migration on authoritarian governance. Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Michigan (2023) M.S. in Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University B.A. in Public Administration, Xi’an Jiaotong University Guo employs formal theory, network analysis, causal inference, statistical models, and ethnographic methods to study barriers to collective action in autocracies and mechanisms to reduce state repression. His work spans labor dynamics in China's industrial hubs and hinterlands, with a focus on knowledge dissemination through migration.

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Eleonora Minaevaمشاهده پروفایل

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European University InstituteItaly

Eleonora Minaeva is a researcher at the European University Institute, affiliated with the Department of Political and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on authoritarianism, comparative research design, quantitative methods, political institutions, and Russia/Eurasia-related clientelism. Her doctoral thesis examines the factors and consequences of political (de)centralization at the subnational level in autocracies , supervised by Filip Kostelka. She employs quantitative methodologies to analyze political behavior in authoritarian regimes, with particular attention to institutional reforms in Russian municipalities. Her recent work published in 2023 investigates how municipal reforms have altered electoral dynamics in Russia, using empirical data analysis. More information can be reached via email at eleonora.minaeva@eui.eu .

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Janjira Sombatpoonsiriمشاهده پروفایل

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GIGA German Institute of Global and Area StudiesGermany

Dr. Janjira Sombatpoonsiri is a Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) Institute for Asian Studies, focusing on civic activism, digital repression, and computational propaganda in autocratic contexts. She holds a PhD from La Trobe University, Australia. Her research examines Thailand’s political dynamics, including judicial harassment of dissent and the weaponization of anti-fake news laws. She has held academic positions at Chulalongkorn University (since 2020) and Thammasat University (2012–2019). Education: PhD in Politics and International Relations, La Trobe University. Key Affiliations: GIGA, Chulalongkorn University, UNDP Thailand. Her research interests include civil resistance, digital authoritarianism, and the intersection of technology and governance. She has led projects on monitoring organized violence in Thailand, mapping digital harassment of human rights defenders, and strengthening civil society responses to anti-fake news lawfare in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Her work has been funded by organizations such as Luminate, NED, and the Swiss Embassy. Dr. Sombatpoonsiri’s recent publications analyze Thailand’s democratic openings, the EU’s response to Thai political developments, and the economic impacts of digital platform transparency. She has contributed to policy briefs for the G20 and has been quoted in media outlets like Der Spiegel and DW . Grants and Projects: "Digital Authoritarianism through Lawfare: Mapping and Strengthening Civil Society Responses in Asia" (Luminate, 2025–2027). "Mapping and Strengthening Civil Society Response to Disinformation" (NED, 2023–2025). Labs/Teams: Monitoring Centre on Organised Violence Events in Thailand (Chulalongkorn University & UNDP).

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Dastan Jasimمشاهده پروفایل

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GIGA German Institute of Global and Area StudiesGermany

Dr. Dastan Jasim is a Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) Institute for Middle East Studies and a doctoral candidate in the GIGA Doctoral Programme since 2020. He holds an MA in Political Science & Assyriology from the University of Heidelberg and a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Stuttgart . Previously, he worked as a Conflict Researcher at the Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research (2017–2021) and completed internships at institutions like the Center for Gender and Development Studies (CGDS) in Iraq and the GIGA Institute for Asian Studies . His research focuses on Kurdish political movements , democratization , security policy in Kurdistan , and survey data harmonization . Recent publications analyze the impact of Kurdish political history on support for democracy , postcolonial dynamics in Western fieldwork on ISIS, and cross-border violence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq . His work has been featured in South Atlantic Quarterly , International Journal of Conflict and Violence , and public commentary for media outlets like Der Freitag and Frankfurter Rundschau . He has presented at conferences including the Amadeu Antonio Foundation and the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies , addressing themes such as anti-Kurdish racism, Kurdish-Jewish historical intersections, and political challenges in post-earthquake Syria.

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Cristina Corduneanu-Huciمشاهده پروفایل

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Central European UniversityHungary

Cristina Corduneanu-Huci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Policy at Central European University (CEU) in Vienna. She holds a PhD in Political Science from Duke University and has conducted extensive research on autocratic politics, clientelism, bureaucratic reform, and international development. Her work bridges academic and policy realms, with collaborations at the World Bank and contributions to development projects in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uruguay, and across the Middle East and North Africa. Education includes a PhD from Duke University, two MAs (from the University of South Carolina and Academy of Economic Sciences, Romania), and a BA from the Academy of Economic Sciences, Romania. Her research focuses on policy contestability in autocratic systems, the political economy of censorship, and the dynamics of clientelism and state capacity. Publications span high-impact journals like World Politics , Political Communication , and Democratization , with co-authored books such as Understanding Policy Change and Rules on Paper, Rules in Practice . She has received awards for research and teaching, including CEU’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2016). Teaching specialties include governance, political economy of development, and policy analysis. Her current projects investigate policy learning in development contexts, censorship strategies in authoritarian regimes, and the role of autocratic legislatures in policy contestation.

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Tom Theunsمشاهده پروفایل

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Sciences PoFrance

Tom Theuns is Senior Assistant Professor of Political Theory and European Politics at the Institute of Political Science, Leiden University, and Associate Researcher at the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) at Sciences Po, Paris. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Sciences Po (2017) and completed his habilitation in 2024, reflecting his advanced scholarly trajectory. His research spans democratic theory, political legitimacy, EU governance, and the ethical dimensions of democracy promotion. He investigates the boundaries of the franchise, the legitimacy of disenfranchisement, and the normative foundations of democratic government, often integrating empirical and normative approaches. His work critically examines EU policies in relation to democratic ideals and explores strategies for protecting democracy against autocratic trends in Europe. The recent publication of his monograph Protecting Democracy in Europe: Pluralism, Autocracy and the Future of the EU (Hurst & Oxford University Press, 2024) reflects a central theme in his scholarship: the defense of pluralist democracy in the face of rising authoritarianism. His articles, published in leading journals such as the American Political Science Review and Journal of Common Market Studies , show a consistent focus on legitimacy, justice, and institutional resilience within the EU context. Collaborative works, such as The Sciences of the Democracies , highlight his engagement with democratic innovation and interdisciplinary theory building. NWO Veni Grant (2021–2025): 'Protecting Democracy in the EU' NWO XS Grant (2025–2026): 'The Political Theory of Liberal Atlanticism' Tom Theuns actively supervises PhD students in European politics, legal and political theory, and democratic theory. He has been invited to present his research at the European Parliament, European Commission, and leading universities across Europe. His public commentary in outlets like Le Monde Diplomatique , EUobserver , and Euractiv underscores his role as a public intellectual engaged with contemporary European political challenges.

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Julian Walterskirchenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GothenburgSweden

Julian Walterskirchen is a PhD student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on empirical conflict studies, quantitative methods, and natural language processing (NLP). He holds an M.Sc. in International Relations from the University of Essex and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Innsbruck. Prior to his PhD, he was a Research Associate at the Center for Crisis Early Warning (CCEW) at the University of the Bundeswehr in Munich (2021–2024), exploring text-as-data approaches for conflict prediction. Earlier roles include Research Assistant at the University of Innsbruck (2019–2021) and UN consultant on Preventing Violent Extremism (2017–2019). His research interests span international and intrastate conflict dynamics, crisis early warning systems, and computational methods in political science. He has contributed to projects funded by Germany’s Ministry of Defence and focuses on enhancing conflict prediction through NLP and quantitative frameworks. His academic work emphasizes reproducibility in research and methodological innovation, with publications addressing coup risk analysis, UN peacekeeping, and counterinsurgency strategies.

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Andrej Kokkonenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GothenburgSweden

Andrej Kokkonen is an Associate Professor and Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg. His work focuses on comparative politics, democracy studies, immigration policy, and historical political institutions. He has conducted extensive research on topics such as anti-immigrant attitudes, leader succession in medieval Europe, and gender politics. His research bridges historical and contemporary political systems, emphasizing institutional legacies and their impact on modern governance. Key research themes include the relationship between immigration attitudes and democratic engagement, the role of family structures in political stability, and the long-term effects of medieval institutions on modern politics. His work often employs quantitative methods and comparative analysis across European contexts. Notable collaborations include studies with Jonas Linde on nativist attitudes and democracy, and with Jørgen Møller on medieval monarchy dynamics. While no formal awards are listed, his publications appear in top journals like the American Political Science Review and European Journal of Political Research. His advising and grants sections remain unspecified in available texts. He is affiliated with the University of Gothenburg’s political science department and can be reached via andrej.kokkonen@pol.gu.se.

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Sofie Bedfordمشاهده پروفایل

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Uppsala UniversitySweden

Sofie Bedford is an Associate Professor (Docent) in Political Science and affiliated researcher at Uppsala University's Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies (IRES). She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stockholm University and an MA in Peace and Conflict Research from Uppsala University. Her research focuses on post-Soviet Eurasia, particularly Azerbaijan and Belarus, exploring topics such as authoritarianism, political mobilization, and Islamic activism. Current projects include analyzing Swedish development aid's impact on gender equality in Armenia and Georgia, and studying security mindsets in the South Caucasus. She has led VR-funded projects on opposition dynamics in electoral autocracies and authored/co-authored numerous academic publications. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Stockholm University MA in Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University Research Projects: Following Swedish Aid (FoSAid): Examines gender equality and sexual rights discourses in Eastern Europe. Security, Equality, and Mindsets in South Caucasus (SEMS): Analyzes regional security through societal mindsets. Building Sustainable Opposition in Electoral Authoritarian Regimes: Investigates opposition dynamics in Belarus and Azerbaijan. Her research interests span hybrid regimes, democratization, autocratic politics, and the interplay between religion and state in post-Soviet contexts. She has taught at the University of Vienna and Webster Vienna Private University, and her work frequently addresses the societal impact of conflict and authoritarian governance. Notable Contributions: Expert on opposition dynamics in Azerbaijan and Belarus. Leading analysis on the paradox of democracy promotion reinforcing non-democratic regimes. Pioneering work on the role of Islamic activism in post-Soviet politics. Her recent publications highlight upgrading authoritarianism in Azerbaijan, the 2020 Belarusian election's destabilizing effects, and the societal impact of war in Azerbaijan.

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Martin Schulze Wesselمشاهده پروفایل

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Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichGermany

Eastern European History
International Relations (Russia, Poland, Germany, Ukraine)
Soviet Union History
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Prof. Dr. Martin Schulze Wessel holds the Chair of Eastern and Southeastern European History at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) since 2003. His research spans Eastern European history (18th century onwards), Russo-Ukrainian relations , religious cultures in Central/Eastern Europe, and Cold War science . He leads major DFG-funded projects like the Collegium Carolinum and the DFG Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies , securing over €20 million in third-party funding. Education: Habilitation (2002, Halle), Ph.D. summa cum laude (1994, FU Berlin), MA (1989, FU Berlin) Leadership: Director of DFG Kolleg Research Group on Universalism vs. Particularism in Contemporary Europe (2022–), Director of Collegium Carolinum (2004–), Co-Founder of German-Ukrainian Historical Commission (2014–2021) His peer-reviewed publications focus on revolutionary cycles , imperial transitions , and memory politics . Key themes include the German-Ukrainian Historical Commission and initiatives like the International Master's in Eastern European Studies , which he designed and which has graduated 330 students. He supervises 13 ongoing PhD projects and 31 completed ones. Awards include the Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship (2021/22), Bavarian Academy of Sciences (2008), and VolkswagenStiftung research grants .

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