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Sönke Kunkel is an Assistant Professor at the John F. Kennedy Institute of Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in transatlantic, international, and global history. His research explores topics related to North American history, including U.S.-European solidarity networks and environmental knowledge in historical context. Kunkel’s notable contributions include his work on visual history and public diplomacy, focusing on the interplay between media and international relations throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. He has published extensively, with significant outputs including monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles addressing themes of humanitarianism and science diplomacy. Kunkel also coordinates undergraduate courses on North America and global environmental history, fostering interdisciplinary discussions around these subjects. He has held professional positions at various institutions, including the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and Jacobs University Bremen, contributing to the study of contemporary global issues through historical lenses.
John F. Kennedy Institute • Berlin, Germany
Research and teaching in North American history.
Jacobs University Bremen • Bremen, Germany
Conducted research in history.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.