Christopher Fettweis

Christopher Fettweis serves as Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts. His academic leadership includes overseeing undergraduate curriculum development and student advising within the political science program.

Professor Fettweis specializes in International Relations and US Foreign Policy, with significant research focus on historical military conflicts. His scholarly work centers on the Early Modern War Dataset, a comprehensive analysis of conflicts from 1500-1589 that examines variables including conflict type, regional dynamics, intensity levels, duration, civilian impact, and religious components. His research bridges historical military analysis with contemporary international relations theory.

His course offerings reflect his research expertise, including POLI4530 - American Foreign Policy, POLI6880 - International Security, POLI4010 - Weapons of Mass Destruction, and POLI4630 - Strategy and Politics. The Early Modern War Dataset represents his major scholarly contribution, providing systematic analysis of pre-modern conflicts through quantifiable parameters.

Professor Fettweis maintains regular office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm in Norman Mayer Building 308, with appointments strongly recommended. His contact information includes phone number 504-862-8310 and university email address.