Tag Archives: political science

Why leaving the research site is important for a political scientist

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Pavlo Cherchatyi

I received inspiration and motivation for this article from two important projects that I participated in this summer which will have a long-lasting impact for me and for my country (Ukraine). Hence, this article will speak concisely about two interesting … Continue reading →

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The Second Crimean War: When Decaying Empires Strike Back

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Rein Taagepera

Professor Rein Taagepera maps the present situation in Crimea, Russia, and Ukraine in the broader historical context, relying on quantitative studies of empire growth and decay over the last 5000 years. Continue reading →

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Win Crimea and Pawn Siberia

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Rein Taagepera

What Putin most likely did not hear from his advisors in March 2014? Has anyone else won from the recent events in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, besides China? Professor Emeritus of political science Rein Taagepera has the answers. Continue reading →

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To Be Estonian – It Sucks! Or not?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Kaija Pook

See why it may suck to be Estonian and what UT researchers and students think about this popular social and political parody. Continue reading →

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The Baltic States: Moving Together or Apart?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Inga Külmoja

Andres Kasekamp, professor of political science at the University of Tartu published “A History of The Baltic States” with the Palgrave Macmillan in 2010. He presented the book and his views on cooperation of the Baltic states at Vilnius University. A short summary and the video of the presentation are enclosed. Continue reading →

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