Dr. Karen Alter

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-08-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Chicago, IL, USA

Norman Dwight Harris Professor of Political Science and Law, Co-Director of the Global Capitalism Law Research Group.

Awards

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Berlin Prize

2022-01-01
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Certificate of Merit

2020-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.