The Politics of Immigration in Europe (Winter 2025/26)

This course covers the politics of immigration in Europe. Students will engage with key debates and empirical findings related to public opinion on immigration, including how perceptions of cultural, economic, and security-related threats shape attitudes toward immigrants. The course further explores how immigration influences voting behavior and electoral outcomes, particularly in the context of the rise of anti-immigration parties across Europe. It further investigates the causes and consequences of these parties' success, as well as the strategic responses of mainstream political actors. In addition, the course will place emphasis on the experiences of immigrants themselves, including political discrimination, integration, and the pathways to political incorporation. The phenomenon of anti-immigrant violence is also addressed. Basic knowledge of quantitative research methods (multivariate regression, causal inference, and experimental design) is desirable, but not required. Instructor, Bachelor-level course, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

POL 220/SPI 310: American Politics (Spring 2022)

An introduction to the institutions and political processes of American government and democracy. Topics include the Constitution and American political tradition, federalism, political institutions, elections and representation, interest groups and social movements, civil rights and liberties, and the politics of public policy. Preceptor (teaching assistant) under Prof. Paul Frymer, Princeton University.

POL 351/SPI 311/LAS 371: The Politics of Development (Fall 2021)

This course investigates the key political drivers of economic development and human welfare. It explores the effects of geography, historical legacies, policy, incentive design, and institutional capacity on standards of living, including vulnerability to disease and climate risk. Uses theory, comparison, and case studies to motivate discussion. Preceptor (teaching assistant) under Prof. Jennifer Widner, Princeton University.

POL 230/SPI 325: Introduction to Comparative Politics (Fall 2020)

Why do states exist? Why are some democracies, and others autocracies? And why are some countries rich, while others are poor? This course introduces students to the study of domestic politics of other countries, or comparative politics, by focusing on topics such as economic development, democratization and regime change, political institutions, income redistribution, and political representation. Readings on Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas are used to provide an introduction to politics in different regions of the world and to show how cross-national comparisons provide insight into contemporary political outcomes. Preceptor (teaching assistant) under Prof. Andreas Wiedemann, Princeton University.