Dr. Benjamin Appel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Benjamin J. Appel’s research examines the effectiveness of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), international law (IL), and world politics. He is particularly interested in the United Nations Security Council and its effects on the peaceful resolution of interstate crises. In addition, Appel's projects focus on the impact of the International Criminal Court on human rights and forms of domestic conflict. His related research agenda examines the onset, duration, and termination of large-scale severe state repression. Furthermore, he is embarking on a new research agenda that correlates the liberal order with U.S. foreign policy decision-making. Before joining the University of California, San Diego, Appel worked as an associate professor in the political science department at Michigan State University.

Research Interests

Intergovernmental Organizations International Law World Politics United Nations Security Council Human Rights Domestic Conflict State Repression U.S. Foreign Policy

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, California

Teaching and research in political science with a focus on international law and organizations.

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Michigan State University • East Lansing, Michigan

Instructed courses and conducted research in the field of political science.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).