Erik Voeten

Erik Voeten is Peter F. Krogh Professor in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He studies international law and institutions. He is the author of  numerous articles and Ideology and International Institutions (Princeton University Press, 2021).


Why Europeans are worried about appeasing Putin, again

Both mainstream European politicians and cultural conservatives have frequently voted to accommodate Putin.

The new neo-royalist world order 🎧

Stacie Goddard and Abe Newman explain how cliques are ruling the world.

Three takeaways from the too-close-to-call Dutch election

A young charismatic liberal leader may well become the next Dutch prime minister.

As the United Nations turns 80, what’s next?

A Good Chat with Anjali Dayal on the challenges and the promises ahead for the U.N.

What’s next after the ceasefire in Gaza? 🎧

Barbara F. Walter discusses how Israeli domestic politics shapes what’s likely to happen now.

So what really determined the 2024 U.S. presidential elections? 🎧

Danny Hayes and John Sides talk about what we have learned since last November.

What’s next for South Korean democracy? 🎧

Jean Hong discusses Korea’s January 6th moment, the emergence of a Korean far right, and democratic resilience.

Why do so many countries keep subsidizing gasoline? 🎧

Michael Ross explains why the magic of the market may not help the world fight climate change.

South Korea’s courts overruled the government’s climate policy

It’s a victory for future generations. Here’s one way we know these cases matter.

The importance of norms in international affairs: A conversation with Martha Finnemore 🎧

One of the world’s most renowned international relations scholars explains how norms matter.