Professor Dr. Mona Paulsen

Biography

Mona Paulsen is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science, specializing in international economic law. She conducts research and writes on economic security, international trade, investment law, and the politics surrounding the World Trade Organization (WTO). Dr. Paulsen's academic contributions include evidence to the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on National Security Strategy and involvement in consultations with the UK government related to trade policies. Her research is notable for rigorous archival work, with current projects examining the nexus of trade and security as well as multilateral trade governance in historical contexts. A qualified lawyer in Canada, she has previously held teaching positions at esteemed institutions such as Stanford Law School and NYU. Dr. Paulsen co-convenes a working group focused on International Economic Law and contributes regularly to academic blogs and publications in her field.

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