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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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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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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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“Tautas kustība Latvijai (Zīgerista partija)”: kristīgi sociāli konservatīva politiskā partija Latvijā (1994–2005); līdz 1995. gadam nosaukums “Tautas kustība Latvijai”, arī Zīgerista partija
Gagunovs, R., 29 Aug 2025, 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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Tautas partija: konservatīvi labēja politiskā partija Latvijā (1998–2012)
Gagunovs, R., 22 Aug 2025, 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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“Saimnieks”: politiskā partija Latvijā (07.04.1994.–29.04.1995.)
Gagunovs, R., 14 Jul 2025, Nacionālā enciklopēdija. Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēkaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › Research › peer-review
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Demokrātiskā partija “Saimnieks”: liberāli demokrātiska, centriska politiskā partija Latvijā (1995–2005); no 1999. līdz 2005. gadam nosaukums “Latvijas Demokrātiskā partija”
Gagunovs, R., 14 Jul 2025, Nacionālā enciklopēdija. Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēkaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › Research › peer-review
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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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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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No draudu identificēšanas līdz noturībai: Latvijas drošības vides izvērtējums
Kuzņecova, K. (Speaker) & Gagunovs, R. (Co-author)
21 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Political Security and Party Sustainability in Latvia: Between Fragmentation and Resilience
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2025 → 24 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Latvia’s Party Landscape after the Restoration of Independence: The Architecture of Party and Party Association Formation
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
9 Oct 2025 → 10 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The International Scientific And Applied Research Conference “Modern Security Challenges and Strategies for Their Prevention – Towards a Secure Society”
Gagunovs, R. (Organiser), Vilks, A. (Organiser), Kuzņecova, K. (Organiser), Kipāne, A. (Organiser), Rakstiņš, V. (Organiser) & Muraševs, G. G. (Organiser)
19 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Political Security in Latvia: Party System Sustainability, Challenges, and Democratic Resilience
Gagunovs, R. (Speaker)
19 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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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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„Ein entmutigendes Signal an Überlebende“: Lettland im Streit über Gewalt gegen Frauen
4/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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"Zažila jsem násilí a chci se chránit." Lotyšsko odstoupilo od Istanbulské úmluvy
31/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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