Bernhard Zangl

Prof. Bernhard Zangl holds the Chair of Global Governance and Public Policy at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's Geschwister Scholl Institute of Political Science. His research focuses on international institutions, particularly their adaptation to global power shifts, dynamics of indirect governance, and political blame attribution mechanisms. He previously served as a professor at the University of Bremen and held visiting positions at Harvard University, the European University Institute, and others. His work bridges theoretical insights with empirical analysis of institutional behavior in complex global systems.

Education:

• MA in Political Science, University of Tübingen
• PhD in Political Science, University of Bremen

Research Interests:

• Global governance frameworks and power dynamics
• Blame games in international institutions (e.g., EU responsibility attribution)
• Loyalty mechanisms in regulatory systems
• Strategic cooptation in international relations

Recent work examines how institutions navigate accountability challenges through delegation and blame-shifting strategies, as seen in his co-authored book European Blame Games: Where Does the Buck Stop? (Oxford UP, 2024). His articles analyze topics like US contestation of trade orders and EU policy compliance dynamics.

Teaching & Supervision:

Supervises BA/MA/PhD theses focusing on global governance, international institutions, and political accountability. Guidelines for thesis proposals are available on his website.