Peter J. Katzenstein is the Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies at Cornell University and a Visiting Research Professor at the WZB (Social Science Center Berlin). He is a leading scholar in international relations and comparative politics, with extensive contributions to the study of global power, culture, and political economy. His research interests include: Power and uncertainty in world politics Civilizational identities and regional orders German and European politics Cultural norms in national security Protean and relational power His work bridges constructivist theory, historical sociology, and political economy, emphasizing ideational and cultural factors in international affairs. Katzenstein’s recent publications explore the decline of American hegemony, the role of time and space in global politics, and the dynamics of uncertainty. His books often integrate interdisciplinary insights, combining political theory with empirical case studies across regions, particularly Europe and East Asia. His scientific awards include: Johan Skytte Prize (2020) Susan Strange Award (2011) Woodrow Wilson Prize (1986) Helen Dwight Reid Award (1974) Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow (2004) Honorary Lifetime Member, Swiss Political Science Association He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and the British Academy. Katzenstein has chaired or served on over 100 dissertation committees at Cornell, mentoring generations of political scientists. He has led the Cornell Studies in Political Economy book series since 1982, publishing 148 books and shaping the field through editorial leadership. His teaching has been recognized with multiple university-wide awards, reflecting his sustained excellence in undergraduate education. He has held fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton), Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, the Russell Sage Foundation, the Woodrow Wilson Center, and the Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin, underscoring his international scholarly stature.









