Daniel Drezner
Encyclopedia
Daniel W. Drezner is currently a professor of international politics at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
at Tufts University
, the author of several books, the author of many Op-Ed pieces in major publications, a blog
ger, and a commentator.
In 2005, he was denied tenure by the University of Chicago.
with a B.A.
in 1990. He also has an M.A.
in economics
and a Ph.D.
in political science
from Stanford University
.
Online, and has also published essays and Op-Eds in Foreign Affairs
, Foreign Policy, the New York Times, Slate
, Tech Central Station, the Wall Street Journal, among others. In addition, he has been a frequent guest on Bloggingheads.tv
and various other video and radio mediums. Drezner got his blogging start at his own site, named DanielDrezner.com. On Monday, January 5, 2009, however, he became a contributing blogger to the site ForeignPolicy.com.
Daniel Drezner notably contributed an analysis of a New, New World Order in an article published in the March/April 2007 issue of Foreign Affairs to especially comment the dynamic of the balance of power in the New Great Game in the context of both the unravelling 2007 financial crisis and the growing power of the so-called BRIC emerging economies in International Politics, in particular The People's Republic of China and India
He has also edited:
Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago (1999–2006—denied tenure in 2005); International Economist, Office of International Banking and Securities, Department of the Treasury (2000–2001); Assistant Professor (1996–1999), University of Colorado, Boulder; Non-resident Transatlantic Fellowship, German Marshall Fund of the United States (2005–2006); International Affairs Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations (2000–2001), John M. Olin National Security Fellow, Center for International Affairs, Harvard University (1996–1997); Member of American Political Science Association, Council on Foreign Relations, and International Studies Association. Referee for American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, International Organization, International Security, and World Politics.
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University is the oldest school in the United States dedicated solely to graduate studies in international affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's foremost schools of international affairs. Every Fall, the school enrolls approximately 265...
at Tufts University
Tufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
, the author of several books, the author of many Op-Ed pieces in major publications, a blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
ger, and a commentator.
In 2005, he was denied tenure by the University of Chicago.
Education
Drezner graduated from Williams CollegeWilliams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
with a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1990. He also has an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
and a Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
.
Media contributions
Drezner has contributed to many media outlets, including being a monthly contributor to The New RepublicThe New Republic
The magazine has also published two articles concerning income inequality, largely criticizing conservative economists for their attempts to deny the existence or negative effect increasing income inequality is having on the United States...
Online, and has also published essays and Op-Eds in Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs is an American magazine and website on international relations and U.S. foreign policy published since 1922 by the Council on Foreign Relations six times annually...
, Foreign Policy, the New York Times, Slate
Slate (magazine)
Slate is a US-based English language online current affairs and culture magazine created in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael Kinsley, initially under the ownership of Microsoft as part of MSN. On 21 December 2004 it was purchased by the Washington Post Company...
, Tech Central Station, the Wall Street Journal, among others. In addition, he has been a frequent guest on Bloggingheads.tv
Bloggingheads.tv
Bloggingheads.tv is a political, world events, philosophy, and science video blog discussion site in which the participants take part in an active back and forth conversation via webcam which is then broadcast online to viewers...
and various other video and radio mediums. Drezner got his blogging start at his own site, named DanielDrezner.com. On Monday, January 5, 2009, however, he became a contributing blogger to the site ForeignPolicy.com.
Daniel Drezner notably contributed an analysis of a New, New World Order in an article published in the March/April 2007 issue of Foreign Affairs to especially comment the dynamic of the balance of power in the New Great Game in the context of both the unravelling 2007 financial crisis and the growing power of the so-called BRIC emerging economies in International Politics, in particular The People's Republic of China and India
Books
Drezner is the author of:- Theories of International Politics and Zombies (Princeton University Press, 2010)
- All Politics is GlobalGlobal politicsGlobal politics is the discipline that studies the political and economical patterns of the world. It studies the relationships between cities, nation-states, shell-states, multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.It has been argued that global...
: Explaining International Regulatory Regimes (Princeton University Press, 2007) - U.S. Trade Strategy: Free Versus Fair (Council on Foreign Relations Press, 2006)
- The Sanctions Paradox: Economic Statecraft and International Relations (Cambridge University Press, 1999)
He has also edited:
- Locating the Proper Authorities: The Interaction of Domestic and International Institutions (University of Michigan Press, 2003)
- Avoiding Trivia: The Role of Strategic Planning in American Foreign Policy (Brookings Institution Press, 2009)
Previous university work, fellowships, and organizational memberships
Previous to his current post at Tufts University, Drezner has held the following positions and appointments:Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago (1999–2006—denied tenure in 2005); International Economist, Office of International Banking and Securities, Department of the Treasury (2000–2001); Assistant Professor (1996–1999), University of Colorado, Boulder; Non-resident Transatlantic Fellowship, German Marshall Fund of the United States (2005–2006); International Affairs Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations (2000–2001), John M. Olin National Security Fellow, Center for International Affairs, Harvard University (1996–1997); Member of American Political Science Association, Council on Foreign Relations, and International Studies Association. Referee for American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, International Organization, International Security, and World Politics.
Scholarly publications by Drezner
- "The Realist Tradition in American Public Opinion." Perspectives on Politics 6 (March 2008): 51-70.
- "International Economic Order." Entry for International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, 2nd edition (New York: MacMillan, 2008).
- "The Power and Politics of Blogs." (co-authored with Henry FarrellHenry Farrell (political scientist)Henry Farrell is an Irish-born political scientist at George Washington University. He previously taught at the University of Toronto and earned his PhD from Georgetown University. His research interests include, trust and co-operation; E-commerce; the European Union; and institutional...
). Public Choice 134 (January 2008): 15-30. - "Blogs, Politics, and Power: A Special Issue of Public Choice.” (co-authored with Henry Farrell). Public Choice 134 (January 2008): 1-13.
- "Globalization, Coercion, and Competition: The Competing Pathways to Policy Convergence." Journal of European Public Policy 12 (October 2005): 841-859.
- "The Global Governance of the Internet: Bringing the State Back In." Political Science Quarterly 119 (Fall 2004): 477-498.
- "The Hidden Hand of Economic Coercion." International Organization 57 (Summer 2003): 643-659.
- "Outside the Box: Explaining Sanctions in Pursuit of Foreign Economic Goals." International Interactions 26 (Summer 2001): 379-410.
- "Globalization and Policy Convergence." International Studies Review 3 (Spring 2001): 53-78.
- "State Structure, Technological Leadership, and the Maintenance of Hegemony." Review of International Studies 27 (January 2001): 3-27.
- "Ideas, Bureaucratic Politics, and the Crafting of Foreign Policy." American Journal of Political Science 44 (October 2000): 733-749.
- "Bargaining, Enforcement, and Multilateral Economic Sanctions: When is Cooperation Counterproductive?" International Organization 54 (Winter 2000): 73-102.
- "The Trouble with Carrots: Transaction Costs, Conflict Expectations, and Economic Inducements." Security Studies 9 (Autumn 1999/Winter 2000): 188-218.
- "Conflict Expectations and the Paradox of Economic Coercion." International Studies Quarterly 42 (December 1998): 709-731.
- "So You Want to Get a Tenure-Track Job..." PS: Political Science and Politics 31 (September 1998): 609-614.
- "Allies, Adversaries, and Economic Coercion: Russian Foreign Economic Policy since 1991." Security Studies 6 (Spring 1997): 65-111.
External links
- Drezner faculty profile at Tufts University
- Drezner's current blog at ForeignPolicy.com (formerly blogged at DanielDrezner.com)
- Video (and audio) of online debates and discussions involving Drezner at Bloggingheads.tvBloggingheads.tvBloggingheads.tv is a political, world events, philosophy, and science video blog discussion site in which the participants take part in an active back and forth conversation via webcam which is then broadcast online to viewers...
- Drezner bio at Cato Unbound