Global Politics and Geosecurity in a Complex World
The insightful approach of a political economist researching Eurasian politics, global security, and economic risk.
Meet Eli C. Kaul, Ph.D.
Experience
- Eli C. Kaul is a distinguished scholar and educator with a rich academic and professional background. Holding a Ph.D. in Political Science from Kent State University, his expertise spans transnational and comparative politics, conflict analysis, and management.
Eli has made significant contributions to the field through various publications, focusing particularly on the security services of Ukraine and its political landscape. As a visiting assistant professor at Otterbein University and previously an adjunct professor at Kent State University, he has taught various courses, from Political Science Research Methods to U.S. Foreign Policy, to the intricacies of The War In Ukraine. - His research interests lie in comparative conflict analysis, informal political-economic networks, and the impact of artificial intelligence on governance. Eli's professional experience includes roles at the U.S. Census Bureau, the Department of State, and as a legislative aide in Canadian Parliament, showcasing a diverse skill set and a commitment to applying academic insights to real-world challenges.
Skills
- An experienced researcher in the fields of political economics, security studies, and public policy. With 10 years of experience in mixed-methods analysis Eli has cultivated an array of experiences that formulate an insightful approach to modern research. Eli has spent the last 5 years conducting fieldwork on a variety of projects in Eastern Europe including the Security Services of Ukraine (the SBU), Social Mobility in the Baltic States, and Post-Colonial economic development in the former USSR, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia.
- Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research, Eli has conducted formal and informal interviews, archival data research, content analysis, and participant and non-participant observation research in his qualitative work. He is well-versed in NVIVO, Qualtrics, and GIS Mapping software.
- He is also adept at quantitative data analysis using a variety of methods (OLS, Logit/Probit, and Dynamic Simulation). Experienced in STATA, SPSS, and R.