Dr. Seva Gunitsky

Associate Professor

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Biography

Seva Gunitsky is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto, holding the George Ignatieff Chair. His research examines the impact of international forces, such as war and globalization, on democracy and domestic reforms. He is the author of 'Aftershocks: Great Powers Domestic Reforms Twentieth Century' published by Princeton University Press in 2017, a work that has been highlighted in selected Foreign Affairs' books. His research contributions have been published in prestigious journals including International Organization, International Studies Quarterly, International Theory, and Perspectives on Politics, as well as in popular outlets such as Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, and The New Republic. Gunitsky's expertise lies in exploring the dynamics of external influences on democratization, democratic waves, diffusion, hegemonic transitions, and great power rivalries, deepening the understanding of international relations theory.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology