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Karen J. Alter is the Norman Dwight Harris Professor of Political Science and Law at Northwestern University and Co-Director of the Global Capitalism Law Research Group. She specializes in international law, international courts, and the politics surrounding international regime complexity. Her recent work examines the construction of global economic rules regarding trade and finance, how China's rise influences international relations, and the dynamics of backlash politics. Professor Alter has conducted research across various regions, including Latin America, Africa, and Europe. She has authored and edited six books and written over seventy articles and book chapters on topics related to international law and comparative international courts. Professor Alter is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Guggenheim Fellow, and has received notable awards such as the Berlin Prize from the American Academy in Berlin and the Certificate of Merit for Preeminent Contribution to Creative Scholarship from the American Society of International Law.
Northwestern University • Chicago, IL, USA
Norman Dwight Harris Professor of Political Science and Law, Co-Director of the Global Capitalism Law Research Group.
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