Allen Springer

Allen Springer is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Constitutional and International Law and Government at Bowdoin College's Department of Government and Legal Studies. He specializes in international law, environmental policy, humanitarian law, and U.S. foreign policy. His research focuses on multilevel environmental governance in North America, particularly transboundary disputes and legal frameworks for pollution control. Springer has authored two influential books on international environmental law and is currently developing a case-based approach to international relations studies.

Education:

• PhD, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
• MA, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
• MALD, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
• BA, Amherst College

Research Interests: Springer’s work examines the intersection of sovereignty and environmental governance, with a focus on pollution law, transboundary resource management, and the evolution of international legal mechanisms. His case-based methodology emphasizes practical applications of international relations theory through real-world disputes.

Teaching: Courses include International Law and Organization, International Environmental Policy, International Humanitarian Law, and U.S. Foreign Policy. His syllabi often incorporate case studies from the Northern Ireland peace process and oil spill liability frameworks.

Labs/Teams: Springer maintains resources on oil spill liability standards and the Northern Ireland peace process, highlighting his engagement with applied policy challenges. These resources include links to treaties, legislative acts, and analyses of landmark agreements like the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.