Expert Source: James C. Franklin, Ph.D.

James Franklin teaches courses in comparative, Latin American, European, and Asian politics. His primary research interests are political repression, political dissent, and democratization. A former Amnesty International intern, he also is interested in the politics of developing countries, with an emphasis on Latin America.

Education:

• B.A., Auburn University
• Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Areas of Expertise:

• Political repression
• Political dissent
• Democratization

Selected Publications:

• "IMF Conditionality, Threat Perception and Political Repression: A Cross-National Analysis," Comparative Political Studies, Vol. 30, No. 5, 576-606. (1997).
• "Political Party Opposition to Noncompetitive Regimes: A Cross-National Analysis," Political Research Quarterly Vol. 55, No. 3 (September, 2002): 521-546.
• "The Role of Party-led Dissent in Redemocratization: A Comparative Study," Party Politics Vol. 7, No. 5 (October, 2001): 567-580.