Lee Feinstein

Lee Feinstein is the founding dean and Professor at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University Bloomington. He is affiliated with the Department of International Studies and is based at the Global and International Studies Building. His work bridges academia and policy, focusing on international security, global governance, and atrocity prevention.

Education:

• J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1995
• M.A., City University of New York Graduate School and University Center, 1995
• A.B., Vassar College, 1981

Feinstein's research centers on U.S. foreign policy, international law, arms control, and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). He is deeply engaged in policy-oriented scholarship, particularly in preventing mass atrocities and strengthening multilateral institutions. His work emphasizes legal and institutional frameworks for global security and cooperation.

His publications reflect a consistent focus on humanitarian intervention, U.S. leadership in global institutions, and accountability mechanisms. Themes include the International Criminal Court, United Nations reform, and cooperative strategies to prevent genocide. His research combines legal analysis with strategic policy recommendations, influencing both academic and governmental discourse.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly mentioned.

Feinstein has co-directed major policy task forces, such as the Independent Task Force on the United Nations, and leads the international research project 'Allied Cooperation in Atrocity Situations' sponsored by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Stanley Foundation. While student advising is not detailed, his leadership roles suggest significant mentorship and collaborative engagement. He has not established a named lab but operates through high-level research partnerships and advisory groups.