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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.
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
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):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ePro-Schools: ePlatform for Promoting Health in Schools
Lima, R. (Project leader), Gobiņa, I. (Partner's coordinator), Ķīvīte-Urtāne, A. (Leading expert), Vrobļevska, E. (Expert), Daugulis, M. (Expert), Fernandes, T. A. (Assistant (student)), Gagunovs, R. (Expert (PhD student)) & Pole, D. (Administrative manager)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: EU Programmes › ERA-NET
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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)
3/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: PhD projects
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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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“Līdztiesība”: politiskā organizācija (1993–1996), politiskā partija Latvijā (1996–2007)
Gagunovs, R., 26 Feb 2026, Nacionālā enciklopēdija. Ščerbinskis, V. (ed.). Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēkaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › Research › peer-review
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“Tēvzemei un brīvībai”: nacionāli konservatīva politiskā partija Latvijā (21.01.1995.–01.07.1997.)
Gagunovs, R., 26 Feb 2026, Nacionālā enciklopēdija. Ščerbinskis, V. (ed.). Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēkaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › Research › peer-review
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Latvijas Vienības partija: politiskā partija Latvijā (1993–2001)
Gagunovs, R., 12 Feb 2026, Nacionālā enciklopēdija. Ščerbinskis, V. (ed.). Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēkaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › Research › peer-review
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Demokrātiskā centra partija: centriska politiskā partija Latvijā (17.10.1992.–29.04.1995.)
Gagunovs, R., 10 Feb 2026, Nacionālā enciklopēdija. Ščerbinskis, V. (ed.). Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēkaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › Research › peer-review
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“CIEŠI SABIEDROTIE UN TUVI DRAUGI”: LATVIJAS UN SOMIJAS DIVPUSĒJĀS ATTIECĪBAS DROŠĪBAS IZAICINĀJUMU LAIKMETĀ
Gagunovs, R. & Masaļska, P., 2026, Latvijas ārējā un drošības politika : Gadagrāmata 2026. Bukovskis, K. & Bērziņa-Čerenkova, U. A. (eds.). Rīga: Latvijas Ārpolitikas institūts, p. 160-166Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research
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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Party System Institutionalisation and Parliamentary Stability in Latvia
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
4 Jun 2026 → 6 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Populism and Political (In)Security: Polarisation and Party Fragmentation in Latvia
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
18 May 2026 → 20 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Public Trust and Political Security: Insights from Latvian Regions
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
15 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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West University of Timisoara
Gagunovs, R. (Visiting lecturer)
Apr 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Drošības stiprināšana Latvijā un Vidzemes reģionā. Apdraudējumu veidi un to novēršana
Gagunovs, R. (Organiser)
6 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Krustpunktā: triecientempā ir izveidota un apstiprināta jauna valdība
29/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Pēc deputātu saķeršanās apsver aizliegt filmēšanu ar telefonu Rīgas domes un komiteju sēdēs
13/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Pētnieks: Eiropas iebildes ASV Miera plānam varētu nebūt tik asas, kā gribētos
25/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Divi prezidenti un viena platforma: kā mainījās valsts prezidenta balss "X" laikmetā
18/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Demokrātijas izturības pārbaude jeb Saeimas vēlēšanas nav aiz kalniem
5/11/25
1 Media contribution
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