Stephen Woolcock

Stephen Woolcock is Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations at LSE, where he established the International Trade Policy Unit in 1999. Previously worked on trade policy at Chatham House and private sector positions. Research focuses on regulation of integrating markets through preferential and multilateral trade agreements.

Expertise covers WTO governance, EU trade diplomacy, and economic aspects of international negotiations. Regularly consults for European Parliament, OECD, Commonwealth Secretariat, and national governments. Research emphasizes practical policy applications bridging academic analysis and real-world economic diplomacy.