Charles R. Butcher

Charles is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the legacies of historical states and state systems for institutions and dissent, along with unpacking the links between mass uprisings and institutional change. His work has been funded by the European, Norwegian, and Australian research councils and published in numerous international journals. He is the co-author (with Ryan Griffiths) of Before Colonization (2025), published by Columbia University Press.