Dr. Alex Weisiger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alex Weisiger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2008. His research focuses on international politics, particularly on the political decisions to use force. In his book, 'Logics of War: Explanations for the Limited and Unlimited Conflicts,' he explores the factors that cause variations in the destructiveness of wars across different countries. His work examines the phenomenon of regional systems of war, systematic variables related to the democratic peace theory, and the role of reputation in international politics. Weisiger has held fellowships at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and the Olin Institute for Strategic Studies at Harvard University. His teaching interests include the causes of war and peace, war termination, peacebuilding, international relations theory, and game theory.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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