Dr. Stephen Wertheim

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Biography

Stephen Wertheim is a historian specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international order, currently serving as a Visiting Lecturer at Yale Law School and a Senior Fellow at the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He has written extensively on the evolution of American grand strategy, particularly in the context of the United States' transition to a dominant global military power. His book, 'American Empire: A Global History,' was named a Foreign Affairs book of the year and delves into the historical underpinnings of U.S. military strategy. Wertheim's essays have appeared in prominent publications such as Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The New Yorker. Recognized as one of the top thinkers in the COVID-19 age by Prospect magazine, he has also previously taught at Columbia University and Birkbeck, University of London. His academic journey includes an A.B. summa cum laude from Harvard University, followed by an M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Columbia University.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Lecturer

2023-09-01 — Present

Yale Law School • New Haven, CT

Lecturing on U.S. foreign policy and global strategy.

Senior Fellow

— Present

American Statecraft Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace •

Research and analysis on contemporary U.S. foreign policy.

Courses

American Global Power Cold War

Requirements for Yale Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS registration
  • TOEFL scores
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Two required essays (1,000 words and 250 words)
  • Curriculum vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program.