Nick Sitter

Nick Sitter is a Professor of Public Policy at the Central European University (CEU) and holds concurrent roles as Professor of Political Economy at the BI Norwegian Business School and a Research Associate at the LSE Centre for Analysis of Risk and Regulation. He specializes in EU public policy, energy governance, political parties, and security studies. Sitter earned his PhD, MSc, and BSc (Econ) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

His research focuses on EU regulatory frameworks, energy markets (oil/gas), Euroscepticism, populism, and terrorism. Notable works include Energy Union: Europe's New Liberal Mercantilism (2017), A Liberal Actor in a Realist World (2015), and Understanding Public Management (2008). He frequently publishes in journals like Party Politics, Journal of European Integration, and Terrorism and Political Violence.

Sitter’s recent articles address democratic backsliding in Central Europe, EU energy security post-Russia, and terrorism strains. His work bridges International Political Economy (IPE) and public policy analysis. He engages in policy briefs (e.g., Surviving Brexit: Twelve Lessons from Norway) and public lectures on contemporary crises like the Ukraine war’s energy implications.

Academic contributions include over 150 publications across books, journals, and policy reports. He actively participates in transnational research consortia like TransCrisis, studying crisis management in Europe. No formal awards are listed, but his prolific output reflects significant scholarly impact.