Peter Schlotter

Prof. Dr. Peter Schlotter is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, Heidelberg University. His research focuses on international relations, European Union foreign policy, peace and conflict studies, and security governance. He has authored/co-authored numerous books and articles addressing topics such as EU integration, NATO dynamics, OSCE operations, and post-Cold War security architectures. His 2018 textbook Worldviews and World Order provides foundational insights into international relations theory.

Key research interests include: European security policy coherence, the role of international organizations in conflict resolution, and the interplay between globalization and peacebuilding. His work often bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy assessments, particularly in regions like the Balkans and North Africa.

Recent publications reflect engagement with contemporary challenges such as the EU’s existential crisis, NATO expansion, and the evolving role of the OSCE. He has led research projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) on topics ranging from EU foreign policy coherence to conflict resolution in ethno-social contexts.

• Education background: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts, but academic credentials are implied through his professorship and extensive publications.
• Grants/Projects: Includes DFG-funded initiatives on EU policy, military transformation, and conflict mediation.
• Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Political Science at Heidelberg University and collaborated with institutions like the Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung (Hessian Foundation for Peace and Conflict Research).