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The Cultural Dynamics of Political Order and Disorder

9/25/2026 • 58 min

Renowned comparative political scientist and former CASBS fellow (1999-2000) David Laitin has influenced generations of scholars through his investigations of the intricate interplay of cultural phenomena – such as language, religion, and ethnicity – with politics and political life across societies. The complex dynamics he reveals get to the roots of conflict, … Play episode

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Better AI Through Social Science
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