ABOUT

Prajakta Gupte is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at Bucknell University. At Bucknell, Dr. Gupte teaches courses in Comparative Politics and Qualitative Methods.

Dr. Gupte received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Florida. Her research on civil-military relations and democratization examines the political and economic roles of militaries in developing and democratizing states, with a regional focus on Southeast Asia and Latin America. Her dissertation explores the conditions under which military-owned businesses are privatized following political transitions and how these processes shape civil-military relations and democratic development. Her research draws on comparative historical analysis, archival research, and interviews.

Prior to completing her Ph.D., Dr. Gupte earned a Master's degree in International Affairs from Pennsylvania State University's School of International Affairs in 2017, where she specialized in international security in South and Southeast Asia. Before coming to the United States, Dr. Gupte completed a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai, and an M.A. in Political Science from S.N.D.T. Women's University in Mumbai.

Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Dr. Gupte enjoys reading, doodling, traveling, and cooking in her free time.