Dr. Kristina Spohr

Professor

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Biography

Kristina Spohr is a leading scholar in International History with a focus on Germany post-1945. She has profound interests in questions of World Order, Diplomacy, and Strategy, particularly concerning the practice of Applied History. Her notable publications include "Post Wall, Post Square: Rebuilding the World after 1989," which has garnered critical acclaim and won the prestigious political science book award in Germany. Spohr's academic contributions extensively explore topics such as the Global Cold War, Summit Diplomacy, and Arctic Affairs, demonstrating her expertise through multiple edited volumes and monographs. Currently serving as a Professor at the London School of Economics, she has held various esteemed positions, including the inaugural Helmut Schmidt Distinguished Chair at Johns Hopkins University. Her scholarly work is well-recognized, having earned multiple fellowships and grants, and she actively engages in public discussions regarding contemporary geopolitical issues, particularly in relation to the Ukraine crisis and Euro-Atlantic security. She also teaches and supervises students in the Department of International History, contributing to the academic growth of her students amid a dynamic and evolving historical landscape.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.