List of political scientists

A

• Robert Abelson – Yale University psychologist and political scientist with special interests in statistics and logic
• Henry J. Abraham – American scholar on the judiciary and constitutional law and James Hart Professor of Government Emeritus at the University of Virginia
• Alan Abramowitz – expert in American politics, political parties, ideological realignment, elections, and voting behavior; professor at Emory University
• Paul R. Abramson – American political scientist known for his research and writing on American, European, and Israeli elections and professor of political science at Michigan State University
• As'ad AbuKhalil – Lebanese-American professor of political science at California State University, Stanislaus.
• Ibrahim Abu-Lughod – Palestinian-American academic and professor for political science at Northwestern University for 34 years.
• Brooke Ackerly – expert on grounded normative theory, feminist theory, feminist international relations, and scholar activism, professor at Vanderbilt University
• Martha Ackelsberg – American political scientist and women's studies scholar at Smith College
• David Adamany – public law specialist and President of Temple University
• Charles R. Adrian – American professor of political science who specialized in municipal politics
• Vinod Aggarwal – American political scientist specializing in international political economy
• Robert Agranoff – American political scientist and public administration scholar and author
• Arun Agrawal – political scientist in the School of Natural Resources & Environment at the University of Michigan
• Janet Ajzenstat – Canadian political historian at McMaster University
• Adeolu Akande – professor of political science at the Igbinedion University
• Bolaji Akinyemi – Nigerian professor of political science
• Bethany Albertson – American political psychologist
• Daniel P. Aldrich – American political scientist, public policy and Asian studies scholar at Northeastern University
• John Aldrich – political parties expert at Duke University, author of Why Parties?
• John R. Alford – political science professor at Rice University who researches genopolitics
• Hayward Alker – professor of international relations at the University of Southern California, MIT and Yale who specialized in research methods, core international relations theory, international politics, and security
• Danielle Allen – American classicist and political scientist
• Graham Allison – early proponent of the bureaucratic politics model, author of Essence of Decision, national security specialist, former Dean of Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University
• Gabriel A. Almond – originator of the culturist movement in comparative politics
• Gar Alperovitz – political economist
• Karen Alter – American academic who conducts interdisciplinary work on international law's influence in international and domestic politics
• Scott Althaus – professor of political science and communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Cline Center for Advanced Social Research at the university
• Micah Altman – American social scientist who conducts research in social science informatics
• R. Michael Alvarez – professor of political science at California Institute of Technology and co-director of the Voting Technology Project
• Tabata Amaral – Brazilian political scientist and federal deputy for São Paulo
• Ambedkar – jurist, economist and chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India
• Thomas Ambrosio – professor of political science in the Criminal Justice and Political Science Department at North Dakota State University
• Kristi Andersen – American political scientist at Syracuse University who studies party realignment
• Walter K. Andersen – American academic known for his studies of the Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
• Benedict Anderson – Chinese-born Irish political scientist and historian in the US, author of Imagined Communities
• Lisa Anderson – American political scientist and the former president of the American University in Cairo
• Walter Truett Anderson – American political scientist, social psychologist, and author of non-fiction books and articles
• William Anderson – specialist in public administration
• Mina Andreeva – Bulgarian political scientist and chief spokesperson for the European Commission
• Marimba Ani – anthropologist and African Studies scholar best known for her work Yurugu
• Stephen Ansolabehere – professor of government at Harvard University
• William Antholis – Greek-American political scientist, director and CEO of the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia
• David Apter – American political scientist and sociologist who was Henry J. Heinz Professor of Comparative Political and Social Development and senior research scientist at Yale University
• Asher Arian – American and Israeli political scientist who was an expert on Politics of Israel and election studies
• Hadley Arkes – American political scientist and the Edward N. Ney Professor of Jurisprudence and American Institutions emeritus at Amherst College
• John Alexander Armstrong – Professor Emeritus of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Larry Arnhart – Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Northern Illinois University
• Richard Ashcraft – American political theorist and professor of political science at UCLA
• Herb Asher – professor emeritus of political science at Ohio State University
• Richard K. Ashley – postmodernist scholar of international relations
• Ronald Asmus – diplomat and political analyst and then senior think tank policy analyst
• Scott Atran – American-French political and cultural anthropologist
• Sharon Wright Austin – Director of the African-American Studies Program and a professor of political science at the University of Florida
• Deborah Avant – American political scientist at the University of Denver
• Bill Avery – politician from the state of Nebraska and retired political scientist who specializes in international trade and foreign relations
• Robert Axelrod – expert on game theory and complexity theory, wrote extensively on the Prisoner's Dilemma, former president of American Political Science Association
• Julia Azari – American political scientist, professor of political science at Marquette University and contributor to FiveThirtyEight
• Jeremy Azrael – American political scientist known for his expertise on the economy of the Soviet Union

  B

• Andrew Bacevich – American historian specializing in international relations, security studies, American foreign policy, and American diplomatic and military history
• Gawdat Bahgat – Gawdat Bahgat is a professor of political science at the National Defense University
• Kathleen Cordelia Bailey
• Fatih Baja – Gar Yunis University teacher and member of the National Transitional Council in charge of political affairs
• Susan Baker – Irish scholar of environmental governance in the European Union and ecofeminism, gender and the environment at Cardiff University
• Lisa Baldez – Lisa Baldez is an American political scientist and scholar of Latin American Studies.
• Michel Balinski – Michel Louis Balinski was an American and French applied mathematician, economist, operations research analyst and political scientist
• Moniz Bandeira – Brazilian writer, professor, political scientist, historian and poet
• Mary Jo Bane – Thornton Bradshaw Professor at Harvard Kennedy School, and formerly the Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy.
• Edward C. Banfield
• Benjamin Barber – proponent of participatory democracy and local governance teaching at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy
• James David Barber – developed a classification system of the personality types of American presidents
• Stephen Barber – noted for his work on political strategy and political economy, author of Political Strategy
• Line Bareiro – Paraguayan political scientist, civil rights activist and feminist
• Joel Barkan – was an American political scientist with an expertise in political development in Africa.
• Lucius Barker – was the Edna Fischel Gellhorn Professor and chair of the political science department at Washington University in St. Louis, and then the William Bennett Munro Professor of Political Science at Stanford University.
• Michael Barkun - Professor Emeritus of political science at Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, specializing in political and religious extremism and the relationship between religion and violence.
• A. Doak Barnett – was an American political scientist known for his expertise on U.S.-China relations and Chinese politics
• Michael Barnett – specialist in international relations
• Thomas P.M. Barnett – security strategist
• Simion Bărnuţiu – noted for his work on political strategy in Austria and Romania
• Bethany Barratt – Political scientist researching global human rights and ethics in international relations; works at Roosevelt University.
• Matt A. Barreto – Professor at UCLA focusing on Latino political behavior, voting rights, and public opinion; co-founded the UCLA Voting Rights Project
• David M. Barrett – Professor at Villanova University specializing in U.S. intelligence and foreign policy during the Cold War
• Larry Bartels – democracy and voting expert at Vanderbilt University
• Robert V. Bartlett – Political scientist at the University of Vermont, known for environmental policy and sustainability research.
• Gad Barzilai – Law and Politics, Human Rights and Politics, Communities and Law at University of Washington
• Sylvia Bashevkin – Canadian scholar of women and politics
• Stephen Baskerville – Scholar examining political aspects of family law and its social impact, including custody and divorce systems.
• Amrita Basu – A professor at Amherst College specializing in South Asian politics and feminist movements, known for works like Violent Conjunctures in Democratic India
• Robert Bates – A Harvard professor focusing on comparative politics and African development, notable for his analysis of political institutions and agricultural policy
• Frank Baumgartner – A political scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill, known for research on policy processes and agenda-setting theories, such as co-authoring Agendas and Instability in American Politics
• Phineas Baxandall – A scholar with research interests in public finance and transportation policy, contributing to governmental budgeting practices
• David H. Bayley – A criminologist at SUNY Albany known for studies on policing and international criminal justice reform
• Elmira Bayrasli – An expert on global entrepreneurship and innovation, co-founder of Foreign Policy Interrupted, and author of From the Other Side of the World
• Robert J. Beck – A professor focusing on international law and the use of force, contributing to legal and ethical debates in global politics
• Holmes Beckwith – : An economist and academic specializing in fiscal policy and public finance, known for his contributions to economic theory
• Francis Beer – A political scientist who received his M.A. from Berkeley and A.B. from Harvard, he explored language and metaphors in international relations, and their role in conflict and peace
• Samuel Beer – : A Harvard professor specializing in British politics and federalism, focused mainly in comparative political studies
• Edward Beiser – A constitutional scholar and law professor at Brown University, recognized for his work in medical ethics
• Linda Royster Beito – A professor and dean at Stillman College, co-author of T.R.M. Howard: Doctor, Entrepreneur, and Civil Rights Pioneer
• Charles Beitz – A political theorist at Princeton University, known for contributions to international justice and human rights theory
• Aaron Belkin – A political scientist focusing on gender, sexuality, and military policy, particularly through his work on LGBT rights in the military
• Adolphus G. Belk Jr. – A professor at Winthrop University specializing in African American politics, public policy, and race relations
• Alon Ben-Meir – A Middle East expert, advocating for peace and conflict resolution, with extensive writings on Arab-Israeli relations
• Daniel Benjamin – A diplomat and academic expert in counterterrorism, serving as the State Department's Coordinator for Counterterrorism from 2009 to 2012
• Mounia Bennani-Chraïbi – Moroccan political scientist, author and professor at the University of Lausanne
• Linda L. M. Bennett – An American political scientist and former president of Indiana University, she focused on higher education policy and university administration.
• W. Lance Bennett – A professor at the University of Washington, specializing in political communication and civic engagement, and author of influential works on digital media's role in democracy.
• William Benoit – A scholar in communication studies, he developed the functional theory of political campaign discourse and has published extensively on political communication.
• Myriam Benraad – A French political scientist focusing on Middle Eastern politics, with expertise in jihadism and political violence in Iraq.
• Richard Bensel – A political scientist at Cornell University known for his work on the political economy of the United States and historical institutionalism.
• Arthur F. Bentley – : An American political philosopher who emphasized group theory in political science, author of The Process of Government.
• Suzanne Berger – A professor at MIT, specializing in comparative politics and industrial policy, with influential research on globalization's effects on economies.
• Adam Berinsky – Political science professor at MIT, focusing on political behavior and public opinion, particularly in misinformation and media influence.
• Peter Berkowitz – A scholar in political theory, specializing in liberalism and constitutional law, and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.
• Ilan Berman – Vice president of the American Foreign Policy Council, focusing on security and geopolitical issues, particularly in the Middle East and Iran.
• Marshall Berman – A philosopher and Marxist humanist, known for his work All That Is Solid Melts into Air, exploring modernity and urban culture.
• Sheri Berman – A professor at Barnard College, focusing on European politics, democracy, and the role of political parties in societal transformation.
• Nancy Bermeo – A political scientist at Princeton University, her research delves into democratization, political violence, and inequality.
• William D. Berry – A professor at Florida State University, renowned for his contributions to quantitative political methodology.
• Michele Betsill – A political scientist specializing in environmental governance and climate change policy, based at Colorado State University.
• Richard K. Betts – prize-winning author in a number of political science areas
• Mark Bevir – professor of political science and director of the Center for British Studies at the University of California, Berkeley
• Seweryn Bialer – A political scientist specializing in Soviet and Russian studies, Bialer was a professor at Columbia University and published seminal works on Soviet political elites, including "Stalin’s Successors" and "The Soviet Paradox".
• Thomas J. Biersteker – Professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Biersteker is known for his work on international political economy, particularly regarding the impact of international sanctions on state behavior
• Leonard Binder – Binder was a professor at the University of Chicago and is known for his studies on Middle Eastern politics, especially in Egypt, and his influential work "The Ideology of Arab Politics"
• Sarah Binder – A professor at George Washington University, Binder is recognized for her research on legislative politics, including the U.S. Congress, and has published on political parties, policymaking, and gridlock.
• Thomas A. Birkland – A professor at North Carolina State University, Birkland is known for his work on public policy, mainly the study of disaster policy and how crises affect policy decisions
• Sarah Birch – professor in comparative politics at King's College London
• Thomas A. Birkland – author of Lessons of Disaster
• Rachel Bitecofer – A political scientist specializing in American elections, she is known for her work on voter behavior and political forecasting
• Duncan Black – Spatial voting theorist
• Earl Black – Political scientist at Rice University, Black focuses on Southern politics and American political behavior, contributing extensively to studies of party systems and electoral trends
• Merle Black – A political scientist with a focus on American politics and the South, Black is well known for his research on political realignment and public opinion
• Chris Blattman – A professor at the University of Chicago, Blattman studies global conflict, poverty, and violence, focusing on developing countries like Uganda and Colombia
• Hans T. Blokland – author of Freedom and Culture in Western Society and Modernization and its political consequences
• Jean Blondel – comparative politics at University of Siena, emeritus at European University Institute
• Lincoln P. Bloomfield – A professor emeritus who contributed to American foreign policy analysis and conflict resolution studies
• Virgil Blum – A political scientist known for his contributions to international relations and U.S. foreign policy studies
• Mark Blyth – A professor at Brown University, Blyth specializes in political economy and macroeconomics, particularly on the influence of finance
• Lawrence Bobo – professor at Harvard University, Bobo focuses on race, ethnicity, and American political behavior, particularly the intersection of race and politics in the U.S.
• Alan Bock – A journalist and political commentator known for his work on U.S. politics and foreign policy
• Sophie Body-Gendrot – A French political scientist with expertise in urban violence and public policy in cities
• Vernon Bogdanor – A British political scientist at King's College London, known for his work on British politics, the constitution, and public administration
• B. Anthony Bogues – A professor at Brown University, Bogues works on issues of race, empire, and political theory, focusing on the Caribbean and its global context
• Jean-Charles de Borda – 18th-century mathematician who devised the Borda count
• David Bositis – A political analyst and scholar specializing in African American politics and public opinion.
• Eileen Hunt Botting – A political theorist focused on the history of political thought, feminist theory, and environmental justice.
• Catherine Boone – A political scientist known for her research on state development, ethnic politics, and the political economy of Africa.
• Ammar Bouhouche – Algerian political and military leader and academic political scientist
• Terry Bouricius – An expert on political campaigns, public policy, and Vermont politics, particularly the impact of reform movements on local governance.
• Donna Lee Bowen – A scholar focused on comparative politics, specifically Middle East politics and political development in postcolonial societies.
• Shaun Bowler – A political scientist who examines political behavior, public opinion, and voting systems, particularly in the United States and Europe.
• Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier – A prominent scholar in American politics, known for her work on political methodology and the study of political behavior.
• Mark A. Boyer – Focuses on international relations, comparative politics, and political institutions, particularly in the context of war and conflict.
• Jules Boykoff – Specializes in the politics of sport, with a focus on media, political protests, and activism.
• Paul Bracken – A scholar in international security, specializing in nuclear strategy, global military affairs, and international political economy.
• David W. Brady – Known for his research on American political institutions, political parties, and election studies.
• Henry E. Brady – A political scientist focused on American political behavior, public opinion, and political parties.
• Ralph Braibanti – Known for his work on South Asian politics and comparative political systems.
• Steven Brams – expert on voting systems
• Laurie Brand – Specializes in Middle Eastern politics and international relations, particularly issues related to state sovereignty and political economy.
• Paul Brass – A scholar of comparative politics, focusing on ethnic politics, political violence, and Indian politics.
• Ahron Bregman – expert on the Arab–Israeli conflict
• Ian Bremmer – political risk specialist
• Emma Briant - expert on propaganda and information warfare, Associate Professor of News and Political Communication at Monash University.
• Janine Brodie – Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair in Political Economy and Social Governance at the University of Alberta
• Stephen Brooks – international relations scholar
• Lara Brown – American political scientist and director of the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University
• Nadia E. Brown – uses intersectionality to study identity politics, legislative studies, and Black women's studies
• Robert X. Browning – specialist in American politics and chief archivist for C-SPAN
• Zbigniew Brzezinski – Polish American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman
• Bruce Bueno de Mesquita – pioneering game theorist with applications to international relations, author of selectorate theory
• Ralph Bunche – American political scientist and diplomat; received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine
• Walter Dean Burnham – expert in the field of realigning elections, emeritus at University of Texas at Austin
• David Butler – pioneer of modern British political science, invented the concept of swing