Prof. Dr. Cas Mudde

Profile

Academic positionAssociate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Reader
Research fieldsGovernment, Political Systems
KeywordsEuropean politics, political extremism, political parties, democratization

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityAthens
InstitutionUniversity of Georgia
InstituteInternational Affairs

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Michael MinkenbergLehrstuhl für Politikwissenschaft, Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Frankfurt (Oder)
Start of initial sponsorship01/05/2016

Programme(s)

2015Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Mudde is one of the world's most established experts in the study of populism and political extremism. His research in party ideologies and comprehensive analysis of the populist radical right in Europe are valuable contributions that have advanced the field significantly. During his stay in Germany, Professor Mudde intends to study new varieties of populism in recent global phenomena such as the financial crisis.