Dr. Piotr Dutkiewicz

Biography

Piotr Dutkiewicz is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University, where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Governance and Public Policy. His academic journey includes degrees such as LLM from the University of Warsaw and a PhD from the Russian Academy of Science in Moscow. Dutkiewicz has extensively engaged in research on Eastern Europe, particularly focusing on politics, social change, and issues surrounding ethnic conflict and state administration. He has been a significant contributor to the field, evidenced by his role as the editor of a 19-volume series, 'Local Regional Development in Poland,' from 1986-1989, as well as his involvement in multiple co-edited books addressing current global political issues and theories. His academic interests are anchored in analyzing the transformation of the Russian political system and its societal implications. He has also received honorary doctorates for his contributions to political science and is a member of the Valdai Club. Research projects he is currently involved in include '(Re)Inventing Hegemonies,' which explores structural contradictions in world systems, such as wealth versus poverty and universalism versus regional identities. He continues to publish extensively on these themes and contributes to major academic dialogues. For a complete list of his publications, refer to his bio on the EURUS website.

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