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Research interests
Romāns Gagunovs holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and currently serves as an acting lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Rīga Stradiņš University. His PhD research is situated at the intersection of politics and security, focusing on the sustainability of political parties and party associations in Latvia from the restoration of independence to the present day. His academic interests include political parties, elections, and governance, with an emphasis on both national and international political dynamics. In addition, his professional experience in the Latvian Parliament and Government further enriches his academic expertise.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
5.6 Political science, Master, Regional Politics and Public Administration
2020 → 2022
5.6 Political science, Bachelor, Politics and Political Communication
2017 → 2020
Field of Science
- 5.6 Political science
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Prevention of security threats and risks in the political protection, social, socio-economic and informative fields.
Vilks, A. (Project leader), Rakstiņš, V. (Expert), Kipāne, A. (Leading expert), Kuzņecova, K. (Expert), Gagunovs, R. (Assistant (student)) & Muraševs, G. G. (Assistant (student))
1/04/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Consolidation grants
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The Sustainability of Political Parties and Party Associations in Latvia from the Restoration of Independence to the Present Day
Gagunovs, R. (Project leader), Bukovskis, K. (Supervisor) & Kreituse, I. (Supervisor)
3/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: PhD projects
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IDEOLOGICAL POSITIONS OF LATVIAN POLITICAL PARTIES AND PARTY ASSOCIATIONS IN THE 14TH PARLIAMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF NATIONAL SECURITY
Gagunovs, R., 11 Jun 2025, In: Political Studies Forum. 6, 1, p. 77-98Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Economic Inequality and Social Welfare Policies in Latvia and Lithuania: Assessing the Impact on Vulnerable Populations
Done, C.-G. (Corresponding Author) & Gagunovs, R., 19 Dec 2024, In: Perspective Politice. 17, 1/2, p. 67-79Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“Latvijas ceļš”: labēji liberāla politiskā partija Latvijā (1993–2007)
Gagunovs, R., 12 Dec 2024, Nacionālā enciklopēdija. Ščerbinskis, V. (ed.). Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēkaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › peer-review
Prizes
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Commendation letter
Šmits, D. (Recipient), Palkova, K. (Recipient), Šķestere, L. (Recipient) & Gagunovs, R. (Recipient), 31 Oct 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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The Rural-Urban Divide and Party Sustainability: Challenges for Political Security in Latvia
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
7 Jul 2025 → 11 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Models of Political Party and Party Association Formation after the Restoration of Latvia’s Independence
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
16 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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University of Helsinki
Gagunovs, R. (Visiting lecturer)
May 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Drošības stiprināšana Latvijā un Kurzemes reģionā. Apdraudējumu veidi un to novēršana
Gagunovs, R. (Organiser)
29 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Political Stability and Security through the Sustainability of Parties and Party Associations: Challenges in Latvia
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
24 Apr 2025 → 26 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Zema līdzdalība vēlēšanās – vai mēs paši apdraudam valsts drošību? Ko vēstī RSU pētījums
6/06/25
1 Media contribution
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"Jste neonacisti, nás je tu víc!" křičel rusky lotyšský poslanec. Ze sálu ho vyvedli
6/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
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"Ja tu man nebūtu pateikusi, es pat nezinātu, ka vēlēšanas būs"
14/05/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Priekšvēlēšanu kampaņa ASV un Lielbritānijā. Vēlēšanas Francijā
3/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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