Dr. Kristopher Ramsay

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Biography

Kristopher Ramsay is the William P. Boswell Professor of Politics at Princeton University, focusing on strategic analysis in the fields of violent conflict and war, as well as political economy. He chairs the Department of Politics and serves on the executive committee of the Program for Quantitative and Analytical Political Science (QAPS). His research interests include the strategic implications of militarization, information uncertainty in warfare, and the influence of unipolarity on entry deterrence. Ramsay has contributed to various significant publications in political science, including works in the Journal of Political Economy and Annual Review of Political Science. He engages with topics pertaining to environmental politics and often leads courses such as Seminar on International Politics and Formal Political Analysis. His expertise allows for deep insights into the political dimensions of conflict and the economic factors at play, making him a prominent figure in his area of study.

Research Interests

Courses

Seminar on International Politics Formal Political Analysis

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
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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.