About
Lauren Bachynski is a PhD student in the Department of International Relations at LSE. Her research examines cooperation as a strategy for increasing international status and explores how domestic political dynamics influence leaders to pursue status-seeking strategies of cooperation rather than conflict. By analysing these dynamics and their relationship to status, her work seeks to provide insights into how states can achieve valued goals and outcomes while promoting international stability.
Before beginning her PhD, Lauren worked as a Research Consultant in New York City and has extensive experience in research and strategy, including more than thirteen years as part of a global consulting team advising Fortune 500 companies.
Lauren holds an MSc in Behavioural Science (Distinction) from LSE, where her research focused on prosocial decision-making and behaviour. She also holds an M.I.D and BA in Economics from the University of Manitoba, Canada.
Research topic
The Quest for Status: An in-depth examination of international status, cooperation, and domestic politics
Academic supervisors
Expertise
International Status, Cooperation, Behavioural Psychology, Domestic Politics
Research Cluster affiliation
Security and Statecraft research cluster