Jonathan Kirshner
Jonathan Kirshner is Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Boston College, and the Stephen and Barbara Friedman Professor of International Political Economy Emeritus at Cornell University. A leading scholar in classical realism and international political economy, his research explores the global political consequences of financial crises, the evolution of realist theory, and the intersection of politics and mid-20th century cinema. Previously, Kirshner served as Director of Cornell’s Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies and chaired the Economics and National Security Program at Harvard University’s Olin Institute of Strategic Studies. His distinguished scholarship bridges the fields of international relations, political economy, and cultural studies. He is the author of numerous influential books, including American Power after the Financial Crisis and Hollywood’s Last Golden Age.
Jonathan Kirshner Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Professor of Political Science and International Studies
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Stephen and Barbara Friedman Professor of International Political Economy Emeritus and Founding Co-Editor of Cornell Studies in Money
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Director of Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
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Director of International Political Economy Program
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Director of Economics and National Security Program
Academic History
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Ph.D., Politics
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M.A., Politics
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B.A., General University Honors, Department Honors in Economics
During his tenure at Cornell University, Jonathan Kirshner held leadership positions as Director of the International Political Economy Program at the Einaudi Center for International Studies and as Director of the Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies.
He also contributed to the field as Associate Editor of Security Studies and co-founded the Cornell Studies in Money book series.
Kirshner’s teaching and scholarship earned him prestigious recognition, including the Provost's Award for Distinguished Scholarship and the Stephen and Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award.
His academic expertise spans international money and finance, economics and national security, macroeconomics, international relations theory, and economic sanctions.
PUBLICATIONS
Kirshner is the author, editor, or co-editor of numerous influential works. His scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals such as Oxford Review of Economic Policy, World Politics, History of Economic Ideas, and Foreign Affairs.
He has also edited or co-edited six volumes, including the recent titles Downfall of the American Order? and When the Movies Mattered.
Beyond academia, Kirshner has written essays and commentary for prominent outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Boston Review, Cineaste, Los Angeles Review of Books, and The National Interest.