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Ian Hurd is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Weinberg College Center for International and Area Studies at Northwestern University. He holds a joint appointment in International Studies and Legal Studies.
- B.A. from Carleton University (1994)
- Ph.D. from Yale University (2000)
His research focuses on international law and politics, with expertise in UN Security Council dynamics, global governance, and the intersection of law and power. He is president-elect of the Northwestern Faculty Senate and has held visiting positions at Princeton, Sciences Po, and the American Bar Foundation.
Key research themes include:
- International legalism and its political uses
- Legitimacy in international organizations
- Humanitarian intervention
- Conflict normative frameworks
- Global institutional authority
His publications span books like How to Do Things With International Law (2017) and International Organizations: Politics, Law, Practice (5th ed. 2024), alongside articles analyzing UN accountability, targeted killing, and rule of law paradoxes.
Scientific awards include:
- Chadwick Alger Prize (ISA, 2008)
- Myres McDougal Prize (Policy Sciences Society, 2008)
- Hewlett Grant for Teaching Innovation (2009-10)
- Robert O. Keohane Award (2005)
Hurd has contributed to media outlets like the New York Times and Foreign Affairs, and his current projects include a book on world order for Yale University Press.
