Meir Alkon is a PhD Candidate in Politics and Social Policy at Princeton University, in the Department of Politics and the Woodrow Wilson School. He is also a fellow at the Princeton Energy and Climate Scholars program and the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance. His research interests lie at the intersection of international/comparative political economy and political behavior.
In the realm of energy and environmental issues, Meir’s work has focused on the politics of sustainable development and resource access in India, as well as pollution and regime support in China. His research has appeared or is forthcoming in publications such as the Journal of Politics and Energy for Sustainable Development. Meir previously received a BA in International Relations from Stanford University. He is currently ISEP’s Program Lead for studies involving nexus of water and energy.