Pierre Hassner

Pierre Hassner was the Director of Research Emeritus at CERI (Center for International Studies and Research) and at the National Foundation for Political Science. In addition, he served as a Professor of Political Science at institutions such as Harvard, Chicago, and Johns Hopkins (Bologna). He is known for combining political philosophy and the historical sociology of international affairs and is considered a leading French specialist of international relations. He is a disciple of Raymond Aron. He is the author of La Violence et la Paix and La Terreur et l'Empire, as well as many articles. His hard work earned him the Prix Tocqueville in 2003. Hassner passed away in May 26, 2018.