Renowned political scientist Robert L. Funk from the University of Chile will explore the leading candidates, the key issues shaping the campaigns, and what is at stake for Chilean democracy.
Date and time: Wed 22. 10. 2025, 17:30 GMT+1
Location: Šporkův palác, Hybernská 3, místnost H206
The lecture in English is open to the public and will be followed by a discussion.
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/JPVmcYrmyG
The event capacity is limited.
We are pleased to invite students, academics, and the general public to attend a lecture by renowned political scientist Robert L. Funk from the University of Chile, who will explore the leading candidates, the key issues shaping the campaigns, and what is at stake for Chilean democracy. As someone who has studied Chilean politics for decades, Prof. Funk will offer first-hand insight into the forces and actors driving change in the region. The lecture will be followed by an open discussion, giving participants the chance to ask questions and exchange views directly with the speaker.
This event is organized by the Center for Ibero-American Studies (SIAS) at Charles University’s Faculty of Arts in cooperation with the ERA-AREAS project, which promotes the development of area studies research and teaching.
Robert L. Funk
is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Faculty of Government, University of Chile, where he served as deputy director (vice-dean) from 2009 to 2013.
He holds a PhD in Government and an MSc in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. He has been a visiting scholar at the University of Miami, the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the London School of Economics. His research focuses on democratization, presidentialism, and political elites in Latin America.
Outside academia, he is a partner at Andes Risk Group, a former president of the Chilean Political Science Association, and a frequent commentator for national and international media, with contributions to outlets such as the Financial Times, CNN International, Americas Quarterly, and various Chilean news outlets.
