Seva Gunitsky's research examines the role of the international system in domestic transformations. He is particularly interested in how external forces like wars, sanctions, economic crises, and cross-border diffusion shape institutional change within countries. Seva was born in Russia and received his PhD from Columbia University.
RESEARCH INTERESTS -- external sources of domestic reforms -- causes of democratic waves -- institutional diffusion -- Russian foreign policy -- hegemonic transitions & great power rivalries -- international relations theory
About this lecture series
This lecture is part of the Vital Discussions of Human Security series which is co-sponsored by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace and Voice of Women for Peace.
