John’s past research examines the intersection of politics and economics in post-Communist Europe, the Balkans, and sub-Saharan Africa. His publications have appeared in Business and Politics, Review of International Politic al Economy, Global Governance, Comparative European Studies, Research in Social Movement Conflict and Change, Slovakia, Problems of Post-Communism, and Europe-Asia Studies. John also published, “The Politics of Privatization: Wealth and Power in Postcommunist Europe” (Lynne Rienner, 2011). He is currently investigating the politics of LGBT rights in post-communist Europe and the impact of crises on EU cohesion amongst new EU member states.