Bettina Schorr

Dr. Bettina Schorr is a Research Fellow at the University of Cologne, specializing in Latin American politics with a focus on Bolivian social movements and US foreign policy in the Andean region. Her work examines protest dynamics, drug policy intersections, and post-9/11 security frameworks.

• MA in Political Science, Iberian and Latin American History, and Romance Studies/Spanish from University of Cologne

Research interests include:

• Collective action and protest waves in Bolivia (2000-2005)
• US drug policy impacts on Andean nations
• Political legitimacy beyond state structures
• Evo Morales' administration and diplomatic tensions
• Cultural identities in Andean political movements

Her publications span monographs and essays analyzing topics like the War on Drugs paradoxes, indigenous governance, and autonomy movements. She has presented at international conferences including LASA and DGfP events.

Collaborations with researchers like Almut Schilling-Vacaflor and Thomas Jäger reflect her interdisciplinary approach. Projects address drug policy reforms, social mobilization strategies, and human rights implications in Bolivia.