Dr. Ryan Jablonski

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ryan Jablonski joined the Department of Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2013. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. His research primarily focuses on foreign aid, international development, and international political economy, with particular attention to regions such as Malawi and Kenya in Sub-Saharan Africa. He investigates the dynamics of elections, public spending, and the processes of democratization, while also exploring issues such as maritime piracy. Jablonski teaches courses including GV101: Introduction to Political Science and GV315: Voting and Elections in Developing Democracies, helping to cultivate a new generation of political science scholars.

Research Interests

Courses

GV101: Introduction to Political Science GV315: Voting and Elections in Developing Democracies

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.