Dr. Kate Baldwin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kate Baldwin is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University, where she is also a faculty fellow at the Institution for Social Policy Studies. Baldwin's scholarship focuses on the complex interactions between traditional leaders, churches, NGOs, and national states in Africa, particularly in weak state contexts. Her research investigates how these interactions influence issues of development and democracy. She is the author of the book 'Paradox Traditional Chiefs Democratic Africa', published by Cambridge University Press in 2016. Baldwin has contributed to various academic discussions and publications, examining the role of non-state actors in political frameworks and the consequences of these dynamics on governmental efficacy and citizen representation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in Political Science with a focus on Global Affairs and the role of traditional leaders in democratic processes.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.