Dr. Daniel Ziblatt

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Biography

Daniel Ziblatt is a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and holds the title of Eaton Professor of Government at Harvard University. He is also the Director of the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies. His academic work focuses on various aspects of comparative European politics, which includes an extensive exploration of the processes of democratization, state building, and the dynamics of federalism. Ziblatt's research particularly emphasizes the significance of decentralization in political systems and the implications it has for governance and citizen engagement. His scholarly contributions have been influential in understanding the interplay between political structures and societal outcomes in European contexts, positioning him as a leading authority in his field.

Research Interests

Democratization Comparative European Politics State Building Federalism Decentralization

Experience

Faculty Associate

— Present

Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Eaton Professor of Government

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Director

— Present

Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).