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Dr Wehner is Reader in International Relations since June 2019 and Vicepresident of the International Studies Association (ISA) (2021-2022). Leslie joined the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies as Senior Lecturer (2015-2019) and previously, he was Senior Research Fellow at GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Hamburg (2012-2014).
Leslie lectured foreign policy analysis, international political economy, comparative regionalism and international politics of Latin America in different German Universities, such as the University of Kiel, Leuphana University Lüneburg and the University of Hamburg.
Leslie did his first degrees at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and his postgraduate work at the University of Essex and Lund University. He received his PhD in Political Science from the University of Hamburg.
His specific areas of interest include role theory in international relations and foreign policy analysis, emerging powers (BRICS), the nexus of populism and foreign policy, leaders in foreign policy and Leadership Trait Analysis, and the foreign policies and foreign economic policies of Latin American states, and regional cooperation in Latin America. Leslie is also Associate Editor of Foreign Policy Analysis and member of the editorial board of the Journal of Politics in Latin America (JPLA). Previous to his appointment as Vice-President of the ISA, he was Member of the ISA Long Range Planning Committe (2019-2021) and At-Large Officer of the ISA Foreign Policy Analysis Section (2016-2017).
Leslie has authored a book, Explaining Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Cases from Latin America (2010) with the editorial NOMOS, several book chapters, and some of his most recent peer reviewed articles have been published in Bulletin of Latin American Research, Cambridge Review of International Affairs, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Studies Review, International Politics, International Relations, Journal of International Relations and Development, and Oxford Encyclopedia of Foreign Policy Analysis.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Foreign Policy Analysis
Identity and Role Theory
Emerging and Declining Powers
Narratives in Foreign Policy Analysis
Leaders and Leadership in Foreign Policy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Social Science, Explaining Failed Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Cases from Latin America, Universität Hamburg
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Master of Arts, Lund University
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Master of Arts, University of Essex
Award Date: 1 Jan 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
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Britain’s COVID-19 battle: The role of political leaders in shaping the responses to the pandemic
Thiers, C. & Wehner, L., 19 Mar 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: British Journal of Politics and International Relations.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Embracing or Rebuffing the International? Populist Foreign Policy and The Fourth Wave of Populism in Latin America
Wajner, D. & Wehner, L., 15 Apr 2023, (Acceptance date) In: Global Studies Quarterly.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Role Theory and Political Shocks
Thies, C. G. & Wehner, L., 17 May 2023, Shocks and Political Change: A Comparative Perspective on Foreign Policy Analysis. Thompson, W. & Volgy, T. (eds.). Singapore: Springer, p. 85-100Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter or section
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Tradition, Geopolitical Constraints, and Leadership Styles in Latin American Populist Foreign Policy
Pereira Duval, G., Wehner, L. & Wajner, D. F., 11 May 2023, Populist Foreign Policy: Regional Perspectives of Populism in the International Scene. Giurlando, P. & Wajner, D. (eds.). London, U. K.: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 171-198Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter or section
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Beliefs Systems of Latin American Populist Leaders towards the International
Thiers, C. & Wehner, L., 2022, (Acceptance date) Vox Populi: Populism, Political Communication and Performative Leadership in International Politics. Lacatus, C., Meibauer, G. & Löfflmann, G. (eds.). Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter or section