Leon Krause

Leon Krause is a doctoral candidate at the Research Institute for Social Cohesion (FGZ) in Frankfurt and an Associate Fellow at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) since April 2025. He previously worked as a Student Assistant at PRIF (2024–2025) and the German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg (2021–2024). He holds an M.A. in Political Science from Freie Universität Berlin (2023–2025) and a B.A. in Political Science from Universität Hamburg and Sciences Po Bordeaux (2020–2023), along with a B.A. in Business Administration from Berliner Hochschule für Technik (2015–2019).

His research focuses on

• Public opinion dynamics in foreign policy
• Impact of international events on domestic polarization
• Causal effects identified through experimental methods

He engages with quantitative methodologies and experiments, contributing to debates on peace research, European security, and the ethical implications of aid policies in conflict zones like Gaza. His work intersects with political communication, social cohesion, and policy analysis, often critiquing Germany’s foreign policy and arms exports.

Leon collaborates with institutions such as

• PRIF (Peace Research Institute Frankfurt)
• FGZ (Research Institute for Social Cohesion)
• Goethe University Frankfurt
• GIGA in Hamburg

and participates in networks like the Leibniz Cooperations, EU NPD Consortium, and projects related to environmental crises and historical memory.

As a vocal advocate for humanitarian accountability, he critiques policies on Gaza, Ukraine, and asylum issues via social media and public commentary, emphasizing the need for evidence-based diplomacy and moral clarity in international relations. His work aligns with initiatives like #PRIF@School_Award, eLearning, and the RADIS research network.