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Averell Schmidt is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University, affiliated with both the Department of Government and the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. His research spans international relations, human rights, and security studies, focusing on treaty withdrawal, norm contestation, and transnational legal dynamics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Harvard University (2024)
- Master of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Research Interests: Schmidt's work explores how treaty withdrawal disrupts international cooperation and how states contest global human rights norms. He combines quantitative and computational methods with historical case studies to analyze legal and diplomatic shifts.
Publications: His recent articles examine treaty withdrawal's impact on diplomacy (2025), gender trends in transitional justice (2024), and norm erosion via U.S. torture policies (2018-2019). A 2022 book chapter contextualizes post-9/11 norm contestation.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Article of 2023 Award, APSA International Collaboration Section
- Lawrence S. Finkelstein Prize, ISA International Organization Section
Teaching & Affiliations: He teaches courses on global governance and advanced quantitative methods. Affiliations include the Belfer Center, Carr Center, and Transitional Justice Evaluation Tools (TJET) team. Prior roles include a Peace Corps volunteer and forest firefighter.
