Peder Schaefer

I'm a freelance journalist, book researcher, and writer based in Brussels. I also write a newsletter on transatlanticism. Check it out here and below.

Academically, I'm interested in sortition, citizens' assemblies, deliberation, the writings of Hannah Arendt, and the global history of deliberative democracy.

As a journalist I've filed for publications such as the New York Times, POLITICO, Boston Globe, NBC News, Baltimore Sun, and Baltimore Banner. I've reported on issues such as housing, US politics, European politics, climate change, and breaking news coverage.

I'm always interested in new writing and collaboration opportunities — reach out via email.