Martin Marcussen

Martin Marcussen is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, specializing in diplomacy, foreign policy analysis, and small state studies. His research explores city diplomacy, international organizations, and the intersection of globalization and governance. He is affiliated with the Centre for European Politics and has held leadership roles in research coordination.

• PhD in Political Science (University of Copenhagen, 1998)
• Master in Political Science and European Studies (College of Europe, Bruges, 1993)

His research interests include:

• City diplomacy and municipal international relations
• Small state diplomacy and complexity management
• Role perceptions in international organizations
• EU integration and Danish crisis management

Recent publications focus on municipal diplomacy in Ukraine, OECD governance, and the scientization of public administration. Articles highlight interdisciplinary themes spanning political science, public policy, and international relations, with sub-fields like epistemic communities, transnational networks, and soft law regulation.