Markus Wagner is Professor of Law at the University of Wollongong, Australia and has advised the private sector, governments and international organizations.
An award-winning instructor, his academic work and consulting are focused on the intersections of international trade law and governance, and international peace and security, as well as US and Australian constitutional law.
His research has been published in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and profiled by media outlets around the world. Professor Wagner is a sought after commentator on TV, radio and other news outlets.

Latest Blog Posts
- Wohin steuert Trump? (Where is Trump Heading?)Wohin steuert Trump? (Where is Trump Heading?), (in German), SBS German, 12 September 2025.
- The Big Story: Deal or Bluff? What Trump’s 50-Day threat means for RussiaThe Big Story: Deal or Bluff? What Trump’s 50-Day threat means for Russia, Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian,… Read more: The Big Story: Deal or Bluff? What Trump’s 50-Day threat means for Russia
- The Civic Podcast: Israel Strikes Iran: The End of International Law? w/ Yuval ShanyIs this the end of international law? This episode of The Civic Podcast tackles the contentious debate surrounding “Operation Rising Lion”, Israel’s… Read more: The Civic Podcast: Israel Strikes Iran: The End of International Law? w/ Yuval Shany


