Dr. Atul Kohli

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Biography

Atul Kohli is the David K.E. Bruce Professor of International Affairs at Princeton University. His principal research interests lie in the area of political economy, specifically related to developing countries. Kohli's notable works include 'India Modi: Changing State Society' (forthcoming in 2025 with Cambridge University Press), 'Greed Guns: Imperial Origins Developing World' (2022), and 'Imperialism Developing World: Britain U.S. Shaped Global Periphery' (2020). He has received several awards for his work, including the Charles Levine Award in 2005 from the International Political Science Association for 'State-Directed Development: Political Power Industrialization Global Periphery' (2004). Kohli has also served as the chief editor of 'World Politics' from 2006 to 2013 and held the position of Vice President of the American Political Science Association from 2009 to 2010. He has published over sixty articles and edited various volumes, contributing significantly to the field. Kohli completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, and has received grants from organizations such as the Social Science Research Council and the Ford Foundation.

Research Interests

Courses

The Politics of Development

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.