Johann Robert Basedow

Johann Robert Basedow is an Associate Professor in International Political Economy at the London School of Economics (LSE), affiliated with the European Institute. His research focuses on international trade and investment policy, international dispute settlement mechanisms, and regulatory cooperation.

Research Interests:

• International Trade
• International Investment Agreements
• Dispute Settlement Mechanisms
• Judicial Politics

Scientific Awards:

• Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute

Prior to joining LSE, he worked as an official at the OECD in Paris, served as a consultant for the European Institutions and the German government, and held a fellowship at the European University Institute. He has also contributed to media outlets such as Newsweek, Washington Post, and Handelsblatt with commentary on US-EU trade, Trump’s tariffs, and EU trade policy.