Nensi Hayotsyan

Nensi Hayotsyan

Nensi Hayotsyan

  • CDDRL Undergraduate Communications Assistant, 2025-26

Biography

Nensi Hayotsyan is a Research Assistant at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. Currently pursuing studies in Political Science and International Relations, her academic interests lie in international law, transitional justice, and democratic resilience. She is also interested in questions of institutional stability, human rights protection, and accountability within global governance.

In The News

Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat presented her research in a CDDRL seminar on January 29, 2026.
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Understanding Democratic Decline through a Human Rights Theory of Democracy

Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat presents a human rights theory of democracy to explain the growing trend of democratic backsliding across both developing and developed countries.
Understanding Democratic Decline through a Human Rights Theory of Democracy
Neil Malhotra presented his research in a CDDRL seminar on January 8, 2026.
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When the Supreme Court Diverges from Public Opinion

The GSB's Neil Malhotra examines how ideological distance from voters shapes approval, legitimacy, and political response.
When the Supreme Court Diverges from Public Opinion
Meet Our Researchers: Dr. Marcel Fafchamps
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Meet Our Researchers: Dr. Marcel Fafchamps

A conversation with Marcel Fafchamps as he reflects on the insights, challenges, and evolving institutions that have shaped his decades in development research.
Meet Our Researchers: Dr. Marcel Fafchamps