In December 2009, the following office bearers were elected by RC 37 members:
Chair: Professor
Zillur R. Khan, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, USA. zillurrkhan@hotmail.com
Secretary-Treasurer: Professor Mark Farha, Georgetown University, USA, markfarha2@gmail.com
Advisor: Professor Brij Khare, Professor Emeritus, California State University,
USA, satibaba1@bellsouth.net
Representatives: Lt. General(Rtd.) Aminul Karim ( Bangladesh) mdaminulkarim@yahoo.com , Professor
Yan Vaslavsky (Russia) vaslavsky@yandex.ru)
, Professor Shushma Yadav (India) (sushma_iipa@yahoo.co.in and Amna Yousaf Khokhar (Pakistan) amna.yousaf@gmail.com
16Jul 2026
15:56 - By TRB Monethi - News
Fresh off a successful joint symposium in Acapulco, RC37 (Rethinking Political Development) and RC40 (New World Orders?) are planning a new round of collaborative activities ahead of the 2027 IPSA World Congress in Rome.
27Oct 2025
18:50 - By TRB Monethi - News
Are you interested in becoming a member of RC37? We welcome scholars, practitioners, and students engaged in the study of political development to join our growing community.
27Sep 2025
09:44 - By TRB Monethi - News
The International Political Science Association’s Research Committee 37 (RC37) is dedicated to rethinking political development and exploring the diverse paths societies take in shaping their political futures. Since its recognition as a study group in 1983, and its elevation to full research committee status in 1991, RC37 has built a reputation as a hub for critical and cross-cultural inquiry in the field.
24Jun 2025
13:18 - By TRB Monethi - News
The Research Committee on Rethinking Political Development (RC37) is delighted to invite you to three intellectually rigorous and globally diverse panels at the 28th World Congress of Political Science, hosted by IPSA in Seoul. Under the leadership of Profs Yan Vaslavskiy (MGIMO University, Russia) and Mark Farha (University of Zurich, Switzerland), RC37 will showcase cutting-edge debates on the theory, methodology, and practice of political development, geopolitics, and the intersections of climate resilience with national security.
Our presenters hail from various end of the world, bringing a rich tapestry of perspectives that embodies RC37’s commitment to developmental pluralism and cross-cultural sensitivity. We look forward to dynamic exchanges that challenge universal models and foreground the varied realities of political development around the world.
27Apr 2025
15:01 - By TRB Monethi - News
Hello Political Science Enthusiasts,
We’re excited to announce that the IPSA Research Committee 37 (RC37), dedicated to Rethinking Political Development, has a new direct line of communication: rc37@research.ipsa.org
Whether you're a seasoned scholar or an emerging researcher, RC37 offers a dynamic platform to explore the complexities of political development across diverse contexts. Our focus includes:
Why Join RC37?
Get Involved:
Join us in reimagining political development for a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of global political dynamics.
03Aug 2023
04:51 - By TRB Monethi - News
On the agenda: WC2023 results, new board election, future plans
