About
Loren R. Cass serves as Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Studies Program at the College of the Holy Cross, with dual affiliation to the Environmental Studies faculty. His administrative leadership includes pivotal roles as Dean of Experiential Learning and Student Success, Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty Ombudsperson, and former Director of Environmental Studies.
His academic credentials feature a
- Ph.D. from Brandeis University
Research expertise centers on environmental foreign policy and global environmental politics, critically examining climate change and acid rain through the lens of international norms versus domestic political constraints. His scholarly approach integrates comparative analysis of policy failures across nations, emphasizing unachievable commitments in multilateral environmental agreements.
Publications include the seminal 2006 monograph The Failures of American and European Climate Policy and articles in Global Environmental Politics and Cambridge Review of International Affairs, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with political science, environmental studies, and international relations. His work consistently addresses governance gaps in global climate diplomacy and environmental treaty implementation.
Teaching encompasses Comparative Environmental Politics, Global Energy Politics, International Political Economy, and honors program instruction, fostering critical analysis of energy transitions and environmental policy frameworks.
