Klaus W. Larres

Dr. Klaus W. Larres is the Richard M. Krasno Distinguished Professor of History & International Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds an adjunct professorship in the Curriculum in Peace, War and Defense. His roles include Director of the Krasno Global Affairs & Business Council/Krasno Global Events Series. Larres has held prestigious fellowships, including the Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Library of Congress and a Woodrow Wilson Center Global Fellowship. He advises global businesses and governments on geopolitical issues.

Education:

• BA, University of Cologne (1983)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE, 1984)
• MA, University of Cologne (1987)
• PhD, University of Cologne (1992)
• Visiting PhD Student, London School of Economics (1990–92)

Research Expertise: Larres focuses on transatlantic relations, U.S.-China-EU geopolitical dynamics, Cold War history, and Winston Churchill's diplomacy. He explores contemporary security policies, European integration, and global governance challenges. His work bridges historical analysis with modern policy implications, emphasizing triangular U.S.-EU-China interactions and NATO dynamics.

Awards & Recognition:

• Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy (Library of Congress)
• Woodrow Wilson Center Global Fellow
• Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) Fellowship
• Clifford Hackett Visiting Professorship (Yale)

Teaching & Engagement: Larres teaches courses on global order, U.S. foreign relations, transatlantic geopolitics, and Cold War legacy. He contributes to public discourse via columns in the Kölnische Rundschau and frequent media consultations. His global academic network includes visiting roles at Tsinghua University, Johns Hopkins SAIS, and Renmin University.