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Christoph Humrich is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Arctic security, international political theory, and critical theory. He holds a PhD from the University of Bremen and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Mannheim, University of Wales Aberystwyth, and the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt. He is an Associate Researcher at the Arctic Centre, RUG. His work examines Arctic governance dynamics, climate change impacts, and geopolitical competition in polar regions. Recent publications address Russia’s war in Ukraine’s impact on Arctic state priorities and the interplay between global conventions and regional cooperation in the Arctic. Humrich’s academic trajectory includes visiting professorships and research fellowships across Europe, emphasizing his engagement with interdisciplinary Arctic studies.
- Education:
- PhD in Political Science, University of Bremen (Germany)
- Diplom (Master’s equivalent) in Political Science, University of Hamburg (Germany)
- Studies in Political Science, Philosophy, and Sociology at Universities of Hamburg and Oslo
- Key Research Themes:
- Normative International Relations Theory
- Arctic Security and Governance
- Critical Theories of International Relations
- Professional Affiliations:
- Associate Researcher, Arctic Centre, UG
- Member of editorial boards for Polarforschung and Zeitschrift für Internationale Beziehungen
His articles analyze Arctic maritime boundaries, Svalbard treaty disputes, and geopolitical shifts in resource competition. He critiques the coherence of Germany’s Arctic policy and explores pathways for cooperation amid major-power rivalry. Current research emphasizes climate-driven geopolitical reconfigurations in polar regions.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Arctic Centre on multidisciplinary projects addressing environmental governance and regional security dynamics.
