Jens Steffek is a German political scientist and professor at Technische Universität Darmstadt specializing in international relations theory, global governance, and the democratic legitimacy of international organizations. His work examines how participatory and deliberative mechanisms can address legitimacy deficits in transnational institutions, with particular attention to the role of civil society in international governance.
Developed theoretical accounts of legitimacy in international organizations beyond state-centric frameworks
Advanced scholarship on civil society participation and transnational democracy
Contributed to debates on the democratic deficit in global governance institutions
Authored work on normative foundations of international organization behavior
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