Peter Buisseret joined the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs in summer 2026 as an associate professor of political science and global affairs. An expert on formal theory and political economy, he focuses on how political institutions shape individual and collective decisions across a range of electoral and legislative contexts.
Buisseret previously held roles at Harvard University and the University of Chicago; he also served as a Starr Foundation National Fellow with the Hoover Institution in 2023-2024.
“Intellectually, Yale is far beyond any other institution — and that’s across many fields,” said Buisseret.
In a recent interview, Buisseret shared his reason for joining Yale, his courseload, and his political research. This interview has been edited for accuracy and clarity.