Peter Krause
Associate Professor of Political Science, Boston College
Research Affiliate, MIT Security Studies Program
I am an Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston College and a Research Affiliate with the MIT Security Studies Program. I have published books on navigating field research, coercion in international politics, and the strategy and success of nationalist rebels in civil war. I am writing two new books on 1) how to have a constructive conversation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and 2) which rebel groups take power after regime change. My research and teaching focus on Middle East politics and Israeli-Palestinian relations, political violence, nationalism, rebels and civil war, and peace-building. I give talks and facilitate discussions with universities, think tanks, and business and community groups, and I conduct media interviews. I have a Ph.D. in political science from MIT and a B.A. in political science and history from Williams College.
I did an interview with NPR and Sacha Pfeiffer on the evolving nature of international politics, U.S. foreign policy, and coercive diplomacy in light of U.S. moves in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland.
"HOW TO HAVE A CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATION ON
THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT"
I have led lectures and discussions with numerous universities and community groups in the past two years on my new book project, which focuses on how we can have constructive conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict despite the many real challenges and the high stakes for all involved. These sessions build on my experience teaching classes, facilitating dialogue sessions with Israelis and Palestinians, and living and researching in the region for many years. If you are interested in having me deliver a lecture, discussion, or facilitated event or event series in your community, please contact me. The video above provides a preview of one talk I gave on the topic in the fall of 2025.