State and Society

The State and Society group is a research forum for members of GPES to examine a broad range of themes associated with the relationship between states and societies in a global perspective. The core research interests of the group include, but is not limited to:

• populism
• democracy and citizenship
• political parties
• informal practices
• political institutions.

While the regional focus is open-ended, there is a specific focus within the group on post-Soviet politics, Europe and the European Union, and South Africa. 

The activities of the State and Society research group include, but again is not limited to: 

• presenting work-in-progress papers and grant applications
• hosting external invited speakers
• hosting reading groups
• the sponsoring of conferences and workshops
• working and co-operating with external partners on large externally funded research projects.