John A. Gould is a Professor of Political Science at Colorado College and holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University. With expertise in comparative politics and political economy, he focuses on Central Europe and the Western Balkans. Gould’s extensive teaching career spans institutions such as Palacky University and Tufts University. He has received prestigious awards including the Lloyd E. Worner Distinguished Service Professorship. His publications “Fragile Dreams” and “The Politics of Privatization,” contribute significantly to the field. Gould is a member of various scholarly associations.