جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Norman M. Naimarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Eastern European History
• Russian History
• Soviet History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Norman M. Naimark serves as the Robert & Florence McDonnell Professor of East European Studies and Professor of History at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in German Studies. He holds senior fellowships at both the Hoover Institution and Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and is affiliated with The Europe Center and the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. Education: Ph.D. in History, Stanford University (1972) Naimark specializes in Soviet-era Eastern European history, with dual research pillars: Soviet policies in post-WWII Europe and 20th-century genocide/ethnic cleansing phenomena. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary human rights discourse, emphasizing geopolitical power dynamics and systematic violence against civilian populations. Methodologically, he combines archival rigor with comparative frameworks across national contexts. His publication trajectory from 1979–2019 reveals evolving focus from Marxist movements in partitioned Poland to Soviet occupation mechanics, culminating in comprehensive genocide studies. The 2019 monograph on Stalin's postwar European sovereignty struggles synthesizes decades of research into Soviet imperial practices. Scientific awards: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1996) Richard W. Lyman Award for outstanding faculty volunteer service (1995) Stanford Dean's Teaching Award (1991-92, 2002-3) Naimark's academic leadership includes directing Stanford's Global Studies Division, Bing Overseas Studies Program, and Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. His research informs current policy discussions on authoritarianism and democratic resilience, as evidenced by recent engagements with Belarusian democracy movements and U.S.-Russia relations. He collaborates extensively through Stanford's interdisciplinary centers, particularly contributing historical perspectives to The Europe Center's sovereignty research and the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law's governance initiatives.

John Stantonمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Constitutional Law
• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Local Government
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr John Stanton is a Reader in Law at City St George's, University of London, with a focus on Constitutional Law and Comparative Constitutional Law. He has held academic roles since 2010, previously at Kingston University and City University, and is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Malta since 2018. PhD in Law (Kingston University London, 2010) LLB Law (University of Surrey, 2007) His research spans Maltese constitutional history , local government dynamics , democracy , and central-local relations . Recent projects include Law, Localism and the Constitution (2023) and co-editing The Constitution of Malta at Sixty (2024). John’s publications and conference presentations (e.g., at Melbourne and Texas) address themes like constitutional decay , autocracy , and democratic resilience . He contributes to journals such as Legal Studies , Public Law , and Environmental Law Review . Learning Enhancement Award for Teaching (2017) Fellow, Higher Education Academy He testified before the UK Parliament on devolution and is active in the Society of Legal Scholars , UK Constitutional Law Association , and the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple .

Tomila Lankinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Democratization
• Popular Protest
• Russia
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tomila Lankina is a Professor of Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics (LSE), specializing in democratization, popular protest, and Russian and Eastern European politics. She holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and has held research appointments at institutions such as Stanford University and Humboldt University in Berlin. Her work examines historical legacies of social structure and their implications for democracy, inequality, and political regimes. Her groundbreaking book The Estate Origins of Democracy in Russia (Cambridge University Press, 2022) explores how pre-communist social stratification in Russia shapes contemporary political outcomes. The book has received major accolades, including the 2023 J. David Greenstone Prize and Davis Center Book Prize. Lankina’s research also addresses modern issues like Russian media manipulation, post-communist social resilience, and the impact of historical institutions on modern governance. Active in supporting Ukrainian scholars during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Lankina co-founded an LSE Taskforce to assist displaced students and researchers. She has been recognized for her excellence in PhD supervision by LSE and has published widely in top journals like the American Political Science Review and World Politics . Her interdisciplinary approach combines historical analysis with contemporary political dynamics, emphasizing the persistence of social hierarchies and their role in shaping autocracy and democracy. Current projects include a book on Russian dissent history and comparative studies of post-colonial and post-communist societies.

Madeleine Zelinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Chinese Legal History
• Modern Chinese Economic History
• Comparative History of Law and the Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Madeleine Zelin serves as the Dean Lung Professor of Chinese Studies and History East Asia coordinator within Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, maintaining active office hours and scholarly engagement. Her academic foundation includes: BA: Cornell University (1970) PhD: University of California, Berkeley (1979) Professor Zelin pioneers research in Modern Chinese Legal and Economic History , challenging conventional narratives about imperial China's economic restrictions through rigorous analysis of legal frameworks, merchant institutions, and customary business practices. Her iconoclastic approach reveals unexpected continuities between law, culture, and market dynamics in early modern China, particularly through case studies of industrial communities like Zigong. Her publications demonstrate sustained scholarly evolution from eighteenth-century fiscal systems to twentieth-century bankruptcy reforms, consistently emphasizing China's indigenous economic development models within global comparative contexts. Award recognition includes: Fairbank Prize (American Historical Association) Alan Sharlin Memorial Award (Social Science History Association) Humanities Prize of the International Conference on Asian Studies (ICAS) She actively cultivates next-generation scholarship as co-director of the AAS New Directions Workshop: Economic History of Asia and founding board member of the International Society for Chinese Law and History, while currently finalizing a book on China's earliest company and bankruptcy law reforms.

Susan Smith-Peterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Russian History
• Regional Identity Studies
• Civil Society Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susan Smith-Peter is a Professor of History at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, specializing in Russian history beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg. Her research focuses on regional identity, civil society development, and imperial governance in 19th-century Russia, with particular attention to Siberia and provincial dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a B.A. from Ohio University. Her work analyzes how Tsarist administrative frameworks fostered subnational identities through statistical bureaus, agricultural societies, and provincial newspapers. Notable contributions include *Imagining Russian Regions* (2018), which argues that autocracy’s civil society initiatives inadvertently fueled revolutionary movements. Her research has been supported by grants from the Fulbright Program, American Historical Association, and IREX. Professor Smith-Peter’s publications span journals like *Slavic Review* and *Kritika*, exploring topics from sugar beet industries to colonial Alaska. She has translated key texts into Russian and edited historical documents such as *The Great Republic Tested by the Touch of Truth*. She serves on campus committees and previously chaired Columbia University’s Seminar on Slavic History and Culture. Key Awards: Fulbright Fellowship, American Historical Association Grant, IREX Grant Grants: Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, University of Illinois Grant, CUNY Grant Her interdisciplinary approach bridges economic, cultural, and political history, emphasizing regional agency within imperial contexts. Ongoing projects explore Siberian historiography and the legacy of 19th-century provincial activism.

Ivan Grigorievمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Russian Politics
• Business-State Relations
• Constitutional Courts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ivan Grigoriev is a Lecturer in Russian Politics at King’s Russia Institute, part of the School of Politics & Economics within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King’s College London. His research focuses on judicial politics, business-state relations in Russia, post-Soviet reforms, and constitutional dynamics. He teaches courses such as 7YYR0002, 6YYR0002, and 4YYR0001, and supervises PhD studies on Russian political topics like federalism, elections, and business-state interactions. Grigoriev’s research interests span constitutional courts under authoritarianism, the structure of Russian society, and international organizations’ roles in post-Soviet governance. His work appears in journals like Post-Soviet Affairs , Russian Politics , and Democratization . His recent publications analyze topics such as elite dynamics in color revolutions, EU leadership programs in Eurasia, and the role of law clerks in Russia’s Constitutional Court. While no specific awards are mentioned, his contributions were noted at King’s annual awards events in 2024. Grigoriev’s advising focuses on Russian political phenomena, including authoritarian modernization and labor reforms. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of institutional adaptations under autocracy.

J. Paul Goodeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nationalism Studies
• Authoritarianism
• Political Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

J. Paul Goode is an Associate Professor and McMillan Chair in Russian Studies at the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) within Carleton University’s Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. His research focuses on nationalism, authoritarianism, and political identity in Russia and post-Soviet states. He holds degrees from the University of Oxford (PhD, MPhil), University of Wisconsin-Madison (MA), and University of Texas-Austin (BA). Professor Goode serves as Editor-in-Chief of Communist and Post-Communist Studies and Associate Editor of Nationalities Papers . He contributes to editorial roles at Russian Politics and Social Science Quarterly , and advises Nations and Nationalism . His professional memberships include the Program Committee and advisory board of the Association for the Study of Nationalities, and the Department Development Partnership Program of European University at St. Petersburg. Previous roles include founding Director of the Center for the Study of Nationalism and Coordinator for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and Convenor of the Research Group on Nationalism, Populism, and Radicalism at the University of Bath. His research explores nationalism in authoritarian contexts, the interplay between state strategies and everyday patriotic practices, and political legitimation mechanisms. Recent projects investigate pandemic politics, AI’s impact on identity, and the evolution of Putin’s governance. He consistently analyses how regimes engineer nationalist narratives to sustain power, with a focus on Russia’s territorial and ideological boundaries. Goode’s work bridges theory and practice through interdisciplinary frameworks, emphasizing constructivist approaches to mass-level nationalism. His editorial leadership aims to democratize scholarly discourse on post-communist and authoritarian systems. He has pioneered studies on hybrid regimes and the challenges of conducting fieldwork in restricted environments. His contributions highlight the need for adaptive research strategies in politically volatile regions.

Adria Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative politics
• Middle Eastern and North African politics
• Colonialism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adria Lawrence is the Aronson Associate Professor of International Studies and Political Science at Johns Hopkins University, holding a joint appointment between the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and the Department of Political Science at the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on Middle Eastern and North African politics, colonialism, nationalism, and conflict dynamics. She earned her PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Vassar College. Her groundbreaking book, *Imperial Rule and the Politics of Nationalism: Anti-Colonial Protest in the French Empire* (2013), examines post-WWII anti-colonial movements and has received prestigious awards including the J. David Greenstone Book Prize and the L. Carl Brown Book Prize. Current research explores colonial resistance and contemporary Arab world dynamics. Teaching interests include colonial rule, state formation, and qualitative research methods. She advises on topics such as Moroccan political cleavages, autocracy, and social movements in North Africa. Office hours are held via Zoom or in-person at 270 Mergenthaler Hall. Affiliations: Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, SAIS (Program Chair for International Studies Program) Research Sites: Morocco, Tunisia, France (archival work)

Thomas Pepinskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Political Methodology
• Political Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Pepinsky holds the prestigious Walter F. LaFeber Professorship of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University, where he is a faculty member in the Department of Government within the College of Arts and Sciences. He additionally serves as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, bridging academic research with policy engagement. His academic career, which began at Cornell in 2008 after earning his Ph.D. from Yale University, has established him as a leading scholar in comparative politics with deep regional expertise in Southeast Asia. Professor Pepinsky's research examines the complex interactions between political and economic systems globally, with particular attention to democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia and Europe, the evolution of social categories like ethnicity in the Malay world, and methodological approaches to social science explanation. His work consistently connects theoretical political science with empirical analysis of real-world political phenomena, often employing innovative methodological frameworks to understand complex political dynamics across different contexts. His scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work on Southeast Asian politics to increasingly comparative analyses examining democratic erosion, electoral behavior during political transitions, historical persistence of political attitudes, and the intersection of social categories with political economy. Recent publications reveal growing attention to contemporary crises including refugee flows, pandemic politics, and the challenges to democratic institutions worldwide. Among his significant professional activities, Dr. Pepinsky serves as editor of the Journal of East Asian Studies and is a co-founder and Executive Board member of the Southeast Asia Research Group (SEAREG). He also contributes to the Association for Analytical Learning about Islam and Muslim Societies (AALIMS) and the International Political Economy Society (IPES), reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. At Cornell, he actively participates in the Southeast Asia Program (SEAP) and teaches courses including Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics, Southeast Asian Politics at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and independent study opportunities. His international scholarly engagement is evident through visiting appointments at institutions including Amsterdam, the Australian National University, Freiburg, Griffith University, the Hertie School, and the National University of Singapore.

Mai Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative politics
• bureaucracy
• public administration
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Mai Hassan is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she serves as faculty co-director of MIT-Africa. Her research focuses on comparative politics, with particular emphasis on bureaucracy, public administration, the state, contentious politics, state repression, and the politics of Africa and the Middle East and North Africa region. Her academic journey includes: PhD in Government from Harvard University Previous position as Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Professor Hassan's research examines topics that span across authoritarian regimes, bureaucracy and public administration, and contentious politics. Her first book, "Regime Threats and State Solutions: Bureaucratic Loyalty and Embeddedness in Kenya," was selected as a Best Book of 2020 by Foreign Affairs, won the American Political Science Association's 2021 Robert A Dahl Award, and received the African Studies Association 2021 Bethwell A. Ogot Award. Her work has been published in prestigious journals including the American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, and the Journal of Politics. Professor Hassan has been particularly active in providing expert commentary on Sudanese politics, drawing on her personal connection to the country (her family immigrated from Sudan to the United States when she was young). She has written op-eds for Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, and has been featured in media outlets including The New Yorker, NPR, and Vox. Her scientific awards include: American Political Science Association's 2021 Robert A Dahl Award African Studies Association 2021 Bethwell A. Ogot Award Foreign Affairs' Best Book of 2020 designation for "Regime Threats and State Solutions" Professor Hassan is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and has recently become a mother to her daughter Nadeen. She serves as faculty co-director of MIT-Africa, where she helps facilitate opportunities for MIT students to engage with African institutions through internships and research projects. Her current work includes a new book on mobilization under autocracy, as well as ongoing research on bureaucracy and state-society relations in Africa.

• European Union Politics
• Comparative Law
• Public Policy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

R. Daniel Kelemen is McCourt Chair Professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, with courtesy appointment at Georgetown Law. His research examines EU law transformation, comparative federalism, and democratic backsliding mechanisms. He received the European Union Studies Association Best Book Award for Eurolegalism: The Transformation of Law and Regulation in the European Union . Publications analyze constitutional crises, EU enforcement deficits, and autocracy dynamics. Recent works investigate funding conditionality for Hungary, judicial guardianship erosion, and geopolitical impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Article themes show consistent focus on institutional resilience and legal enforcement challenges. He serves on the Council of Foreign Relations and chairs EU policy consultations for risk analysis firms. Previously chaired Rutgers Political Science Department and directed its Center for European Studies.

Taisu Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative legal and economic history
• Private law theory
• Contemporary Chinese law and politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Taisu Zhang is a Professor of Law and History at Yale University, holding dual appointments in Yale Law School and the Department of History. He is also a Global Faculty member at Peking University Law School and serves as President of the International Society for Chinese Law and History. His expertise spans comparative legal and economic history, private law theory, and contemporary Chinese law and politics. Dr. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in History (2014), J.D. (2008), and B.A. (2005) from Yale University. He has taught at Duke University School of Law, the University of Hong Kong, Brown University, and Tsinghua University School of Law. His research focuses on the intersection of legal systems, economic structures, and political power, particularly in Chinese and global contexts. Notable works include The Laws and Economics of Confucianism (Cambridge, 2017), which received major academic awards, and a forthcoming book on the Qing fiscal state. His articles explore topics like legal convergence, authoritarian legitimacy, and the evolution of Chinese legal institutions. Recent scholarship highlights trends in analyzing legal systems within authoritarian regimes, the role of information in state governance, and the historical foundations of modern Chinese legal frameworks. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy debates, emphasizing cross-cultural comparisons. Zhang has been recognized for his contributions with prestigious awards, including the 2018 Presidents Award from the Social Science History Association and the 2018 Gaddis Smith Book Prize. He actively contributes to media discussions on Chinese law and politics, blending academic rigor with public engagement.

Timm Beicheltمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Politics
• Democracy and Autocracy in Central and Eastern Europe
• European Union
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timm Beichelt is a Professor of European Studies at the European University Viadrina, where he serves as Dean of the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences and Head of the Master's degree programme in European Studies (MES). His research bridges political science and social/cultural sciences, focusing on democracy and autocracy in Central/Eastern Europe, EU foreign policy, and the intersection of football and politics. Doctorate in Political Science (University of Heidelberg, 2000, summa cum laude) Junior Professor at European University Viadrina (2003) Head of MES since 2003 Director of Viadrina Institute for European Studies (2017-2022) Head of Jean Monnet Policy Network 'ValEUs' (2024) His research explores democratic consolidation in post-socialist Europe, political emotions , and the politics of football as a transnational organizational field. Recent work analyzes EU foreign policy contradictions, autocratic practices in football, and emotional dynamics in governance. Articles reveal a focus on institutional hybridity, transnational networks, and late-modern societal contradictions. Recipient of the German Political Science Association (DVPW) Dissertation Prize (2000) Board member of Brandenburgische Landeszentrale für Politische Bildung (2019) Advisory Board member of Genshagen Foundation (2014) Co-spokesperson for DGO specialist group 'Political and Social Science' (2018) Beichelt leads the EU-funded 'ValEUs' research network and has contributed extensively to debates on democracy promotion, Europeanization, and the social dimension of political emotions. His career spans teaching, research, and leadership roles, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to European integration and political systems.

Aurel Croissantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Democracy Studies
• Civil-Military Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Aurel Croissant is a full Professor of Political Science at the Institute of Political Science, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg. His academic career spans institutions like the Naval Postgraduate School (Monterey, CA) and fellowships from prestigious bodies including the East West Center Honolulu and the Korea Foundation. Editorial Leadership: Editor-in-Chief of Democratization , and serves on editorial boards of journals like International Studies Review and Asian Politics & Policy . Research Focus: Comparative analysis of democracies and autocracies, civil-military relations, autocratization, democratic resilience, terrorism, and political violence in East/Southeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula. Advisory Roles: Member of academic advisory boards for institutions including the Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI) and the Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI). His recent publications examine democratic backsliding, civil-military dynamics in autocracies, and pandemic governance. Awards include fellowships from the National Endowment for Democracy and the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. He has advised numerous PhD students and collaborates extensively with international scholars.

• International Political Economy
• Development Studies
• Comparative Political Economy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Samuel Brazys is Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe) at University College Dublin (UCD), where he also serves as Vice Principal for Research, Impact & Innovation in the College of Social Science & Law. He is the Editor of the Journal of International Development and has a strong research profile in international political economy and development. BA in Political Science/Economics, Marquette University MA in Economics, Indiana University MSc in Politics of the World Economy, London School of Economics PhD in Political Science, Indiana University Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, UCD His research focuses on the political economy of development, with emphasis on foreign aid, foreign direct investment, Chinese development finance, and governance. He employs sub-national and spatial analysis methods, often using geo-referenced data to assess local-level impacts of development interventions in Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific. His work bridges comparative and international political economy, international organizations, and development studies. Recent publications reveal a consistent trend in analyzing the spatial and political dimensions of development finance, particularly Chinese aid and FDI, and their effects on conflict, governance, and public perceptions. His work increasingly engages with public diplomacy, as seen in studies on mask diplomacy and wolf warrior rhetoric, using large-scale text analysis of media and social media. Irish Research Council Grant: Trade Related Assistance for Development. Evidence from Micro-Level Evaluations (2018) UCD College of Human Sciences Research Funding Scheme (2015–2016) His research has had significant policy impact, notably cited by the U.S. State Department in decisions regarding Confucius Institutes. He is a member of major professional associations including the American Political Science Association and the International Studies Association. He teaches core modules in International Political Economy, Research Methods, and Governance and Development, and has coordinated thesis and internship programs. He leads a research agenda that critically examines donor behavior, recipient agency, and the political economy of global development, contributing to both academic discourse and policy debates.