Author profile: Markus Thiel

Markus Thiel is assistant professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University, Miami & research associate at Miami-FIU’s EU Center of Excellence. He has published several articles in the Journal of European Integration, International Studies Encyclopedia, Perspectives on European Politics & Society, and others. In addition, his research on the political sociology of the EU produced a monograph, ‘The Limits of Transnationalism’ (Palgrave, 2011), and 4 co-edited volume on: ‘Diversity and the European Union’ (Palgrave, 2009), ‘Identity Politics in the Age of Globalization’ (Lynne Rienner/First Forum Press, 2010), ‘European Identity & Culture’ (Ashgate, 2012) and ‘Sexualities in World Politics’ (Picq & Thiel, 2015). Besides his focus on LGBT perspectives in IR, he is currently working on a book on the linkage of European transnational NGOs with the EU Fundamental Rights Agency.

Student Feature – Theory in Action: Queer Theory and Sexual Equality

Markus Thiel • Jul 13 2019 • Student Features

Queer Theory allows analysis not just of Gender categories, but also how these function within the politico-economic context.

Introducing Queer Theory in International Relations

Markus Thiel • Jan 7 2018 • Articles

In a time when IR is often accused of being parochial, queer theory is a theoretically inclusive – and necessary corrective – to powerful myths and narratives of international orders.

LGBT Politics, Queer Theory, and International Relations

Markus Thiel • Oct 31 2014 • Articles

Stemming from various fields, queer theory-inspired research combines an inter-disciplinary epistemology to advance new critical perspectives on sexualities and beyond.

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