Daniel W. Drezner (born 1968) is an American scholar of international relations and a professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. He holds a B.A. in Economics and History from Harvard University (1990) and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University (1995).
Academic career
- Joined the Fletcher School faculty in 1998, where he teaches courses on international political economy, foreign policy analysis, and global governance.
- Serves as Director of the Fletcher Center for the Study of International Security and Conflict.
Research and publications
Drezner’s research focuses on the politics of international economic regulation, the impact of globalization on state behavior, and the intersection of public opinion and foreign policy. Notable books include:
- All Politics Is Global: Explaining International Regulatory Regimes (Princeton University Press, 2007) – examines how domestic political processes shape international regulatory outcomes.
- The System Worked: How the World Fell Apart After 9/11 (Oxford University Press, 2015) – analyzes the effectiveness of international institutions in responding to global crises.
- International Relations Theory and the Zombie Apocalypse (a widely cited article, 2014) – uses a fictional scenario to illustrate theoretical debates in the field.
He has also authored numerous articles in peer‑reviewed journals such as International Organization, World Politics, and The Journal of Politics, and contributes op‑eds and commentary to major media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist.
Public engagement
Drezner maintains an active blog on foreign policy and international affairs, and frequently appears as a commentator on television and radio programs discussing contemporary global issues.
Awards and honors
- Received the International Studies Association’s Best Article Award (2003).
- Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2021).
Professional affiliations
- Member of the International Studies Association.
- Editorial board member for International Organization and World Politics.
Selected bibliography
| Year | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | All Politics Is Global: Explaining International Regulatory Regimes | Princeton University Press |
| 2014 | “International Relations Theory and the Zombie Apocalypse” | International Studies Quarterly |
| 2015 | The System Worked: How the World Fell Apart After 9/11 | Oxford University Press |
Daniel W. Drezner continues to be a prominent voice in debates on globalization, international institutions, and U.S. foreign policy.
