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Susan D. Hyde is the Robson Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, where she serves as Chair of the Department of Political Science from Academic Year 2021 to 2024. She focuses on the international influences on domestic politics in sovereign states and teaches courses on international relations and comparative politics. Hyde is a leading expert in international election observation, election fraud, and democracy promotion. Her research includes serving as an international election observer in various countries such as Afghanistan, Albania, and Venezuela. She has collaborated with organizations like the Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute on democracy promotion issues. Hyde earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego, in 2006 and was a professor at Yale University from 2006 to 2016. She has received several awards for her contributions to International Relations, including the Karl Deutch Award from the International Studies Association in 2018. Hyde has published extensively in prestigious journals and has served on the editorial boards of key political science publications. Additionally, she is involved with several research networks and initiatives focused on governance and democracy.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Professor in the Department of Political Science specializing in international relations and comparative politics.
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