Sven Gerst is a philosopher and political economist with an interdisciplinary background in philosophy, politics, and economics. Sven holds advanced degrees from King’s College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and the University of Mannheim and has previously studied and worked at Harvard University, Duke University, St. Petersburg State University, and National Taiwan University. Sven’s expertise lies in contemporary debates and the intellectual history of liberal philosophy.
As the former Secretary General of the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY), he also worked with over 50 political parties, NGOs, and think tanks worldwide, focusing on public policy, strategic communication, and capacity-building. He is currently based in Kurdistan/Iraq.
