A man with dark hair and a beard sitting on outdoor concrete stairs, wearing a light gray T-shirt and smiling.

Hello,

I am a PhD Candidate in Political Science at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY). My research examines how opposition parties can challenge and ultimately defeat autocrats, with a particular focus on the role of subnational politics in competitive authoritarian regimes.

Email address: gdemir@gradcenter.cuny.edu

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