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Rural to Urban Governance Transition in Rajasthan, India

In my project with Alison Post (Global Metropolitan Studies, Political Science), we’re exploring the effects of converting large villages from rural governance structures like panchayats to urban...

Democracy Dialogues in Guatemala

Our first visit to Guatemala was a very positive and meaningful experience. The trip gave us key insights for planning the longer visit in January 2025. During this visit, we made significant...

Direct versus Indirect Elections in Rural Maharashtra

This summer I spent several weeks in Maharasta, India, studying the nature of elections to village councils. The project I am working on is exploring the shift from indirect to direct elections. When...