Oliver Hasenkamp

Oliver Hasenkamp is a Researcher at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), specifically affiliated with the GIGA Institute for Asian Studies since July 2023. He holds a Master of Arts in Political Studies from the University of Potsdam and specialized certificates in small-state diplomacy and climate change diplomacy from the DiploFoundation.

• Education:
  • MA in Political Studies, University of Potsdam (2013)
  • Certificate in Diplomacy of Small States, DiploFoundation (2012)
  • Certificate in Climate Change Diplomacy, DiploFoundation (2011)

His research focuses on the International and Regional Politics of Pacific Island Countries, Development and Security Policy in the Pacific Islands Region, United Nations Agenda 2030, and International Climate Change Politics. His work addresses regional cooperation challenges, geopolitical dynamics, and climate diplomacy.

Key publication trends span geopolitical rivalries in the Pacific, climate policy outcomes from international conferences, and regional development under global agendas. He has contributed to policy discussions at institutions like the Royal College of Defence Studies and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.

Hasenkamp actively engages in multilateralism and security issues in Oceania, with a focus on external actors' influence. He serves as an Officer for Public Relations on Sustainable Development and Climate Change at the United Nations Association of Germany and is a Board Member of the German Pacific Network.