Arjen Boin, PhD, Program Co-Director

Arjen Boin is a Professor in the Political Science Department of Leiden University, The Netherlands.

Magnus Ekengren, PhD, Project Co-Director

Magnus Ekengren is Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence University in Stockholm and Visiting Professor at the College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium.

Mark Rhinard, PhD, Project Co-Director

Mark Rhinard is Professor of International Relations at Stockholm University and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.

Simon Hollis, PhD

Simon Hollis earned his PhD in International Relations at the Hertie School of Governance in 2012.

Sanneke Kuipers, PhD

Sanneke Kuipers is Professor of Political Science at Leiden University and senior researcher-advisor at Crisisplan BV, an international crisis management consultancy firm based in the Netherlands.

Elin Jakobsson, PhD

Elin Jakobsson earned her PhD in International Relations at Stockholm University. She currently works as a senior analyst at Sweden’s Defence Research Agency (FOI). Click here for more information.

Nicholas Olczak, PhD

Nicholas Olczak is a postdoctoral fellow associated with the project, at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Stockholm University.

Julia Linder, MSc

Julia Linder is a master student in political science with a specialization in security and crisis management at the Swedish Defence University. She currently works as a research assistant at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.

Siebe Overdijk, MSc

Siebe Overdijk is a lecturer and researcher at the Institute of Political Science at Leiden University.

Salma Msahli, BSc

Salma Msahli is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Organizations at Leiden University and is enrolled in the Honours College, with a focus on social sciences.

Henri Puura, BA

Henri Puura is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in World Politics at Leiden University College. Through his studies and participation in multiple Model United Nations conferences, he has developed a strong foundation in the study of international relations and global governance.

Alina Engström, MA

Alina Engström previously worked as a research assistant at the Department of Economic History and International Relations at Stockholm University and as an analyst at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI). She currently works for the Swedish Defence Research Agency, FOI.

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