Welcome to Governance Uncovered, your ultimate resource for understanding the intricacies of governance, state and non-state actors, and local development dynamics. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about political science, this podcast is your gateway to learning from the best experts in the field. Join us as we delve into how governance shapes societies, influences political decisions, and drives local progress.
Governance is the overall complex system or framework of processes, functions, structures, rules, laws, and norms borne out of the relationships, interactions, power dynamics, and communication within an organized group. Our episodes break down these elements to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how governance affects every aspect of our lives.
Tune in to Governance Uncovered for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses that will broaden your perspective on governance and empower you to become more informed and engaged in political discourse.
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Welcome to Governance Uncovered, your ultimate resource for understanding the intricacies of governance, state and non-state actors, and local development dynamics. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about political science, this podcast is your gateway to learning from the best experts in the field. Join us as we delve into how governance shapes societies, influences political decisions, and drives local progress.
Governance is the overall complex system or framework of processes, functions, structures, rules, laws, and norms borne out of the relationships, interactions, power dynamics, and communication within an organized group. Our episodes break down these elements to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how governance affects every aspect of our lives.
Tune in to Governance Uncovered for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses that will broaden your perspective on governance and empower you to become more informed and engaged in political discourse.
This podcast is brought to you by the Governance and Local Development Institute, supported by the Swedish Research Council.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode features an interview with Cornell Professor Emerita Valerie Bunce, conducted by Frances Cayton, a PhD student in the Department of Government, and Prisca Jöst, a post-doctoral fellow in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, at Cornell University on May 23, 2025.
Professor Valerie Bunce is one of the most influential voices in comparative politics and international relations. Professor Bunce is the Aaron Binenkorb Professor of International Studies Emerita and Professor of Government at Cornell University, where she previously served as director of the Institute for European Studies. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 2010, an author of several pivotal books, including Subversive Institutions: The Design and the Collapse of Socialism and the State, her research has significantly shaped our understanding of democratization, authoritarianism, and post-communist transitions.
See here for an abridged interview published in the APSA Comparative Politics Newsletter, a glossary of names and terms, and a long-form version of the interview.
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