Venezuela: Maduro’s totalitarian turn
is an associate professor of Political Science.
John Polga-Hecimovich
Dr. John Polga-Hecimovich is a political science lecturer and researcher, with a focus on governance, democratic institutions and stability in Latin America.
Currently, he is an associate professor of Political Science at the U.S. Naval Academy and an associate researcher at FLACSO-Ecuador.
He has taught political science at Wake Forest University, the College of William and Mary and FLACSO-Ecuador, and has conducted academic fieldwork in Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia.
His research is broadly focused on the effects of political institutions on democratic stability, policymaking, and governance, especially in Latin America. He has published peer-reviewed articles in top academic journals in the U.S., U.K., and Latin America, and book chapters in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Polga-Hecimovich holds a PhD in political science from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in Latin American studies from the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (Ecuador), and a B.A. in government and Spanish from Dartmouth College.
Reports 20 Reports
Mexico: How Sheinbaum will follow the AMLO act
is an associate professor of Political Science.
El Salvador’s Bukele consolidates unchecked power
is an associate professor of Political Science.
Ecuador: Organized crime threatens the state
is an associate professor of Political Science.
Mexico takes stock of five years of AMLO
is an associate professor of Political Science.
What does the rise of Javier Milei mean for Argentina?
is an associate professor of Political Science.
Central America’s dysfunction grinds on
is an associate professor of Political Science.
President Lasso’s fight for survival
is an associate professor of Political Science.
Peru’s cycle of instability continues
is an associate professor of Political Science.
Podcasts 1 Podcast
Peru in turmoil
is an associate professor of Political Science.