Rose, Richard: - Richard Rose is Professor of Public Policy at Strathclyde University, Visiting Fellow at the European University Institute, Florence and Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin. He is the author of fifty books, including on Russia, the European Union, and presidents and prime ministers. An experienced journalist and broadcaster, he is a Fellow of the British and American academies, recipient of the Isaiah Berlin award, and many others in recognition of his lifetime of achievements in contributing to Politics and Public Policy.