Karrin Hanshew

Karrin Hanshew is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Michigan State University, affiliated with the College of Social Science. Her research focuses on modern European history, particularly Germany and Italy post-1945, emphasizing transnational and socially engaged historical inquiry. She examines topics such as terrorism, political violence, postwar reconstruction, and European integration. Her work bridges national boundaries and contemporary societal issues, including the EU's role in political culture.

Her first major publication, Terror and Democracy in West Germany (2012), explores how postwar Germany navigated democratic governance amidst political violence. Her current project investigates Italy's entangled relationship with postwar Germany, analyzing migration, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. She co-authored Germany Since 1945: Politics, Culture, and Society (2018), a comprehensive survey of postwar German history, updated to 2023 in its second edition.

While no specific scientific awards are listed, her academic contributions are highlighted through her publications and collaborative research. She advises no listed students, and grants information is not provided. Her work contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on European history, politics, and cultural identity.