Christian Bueger

Christian Bueger is Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen, with additional roles as Honorary Professor at the University of Seychelles, Research Fellow at the University of Stellenbosch, and Director of the SafeSeas maritime security network. He holds a PhD from the European University Institute (2010) and previously served as Professor at Cardiff University (2017-2018) and Reader/Lecturer (2014-2017).

• Current research focuses on ocean governance, maritime security, and critical maritime infrastructure protection
• Director of Velux Foundation-funded Ocean Infrastructures research group (2022-present)
• Contributor to UN Security Council debates and international maritime policy

Research Contributions

His work examines maritime security through practice theory and interpretive methods, addressing issues like subsea cable protection, offshore energy security, and maritime domain awareness. Recent publications focus on geopolitical risks in ocean regions including the Red Sea chokepoints, North Sea green energy infrastructure, and Indo-Pacific maritime dynamics.

Scientific Recognition

• Leverhulme Visiting Fellowship (2011)
• Senior Visiting Scholar at Singapore's Asia Research Institute (2018)
• Visiting Professor at University College London (2015)

He maintains active collaborations with institutions across Europe, Africa, and Asia, and frequently contributes to international media outlets on maritime security matters.