Hortense Jongen

Hortense Jongen is an Assistant Professor in International Relations at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Researcher at the University of Gothenburg's School of Global Studies. She leads the Swedish Research Council-funded project 'Digital Self-Determination for the South? Legitimacy in Regional Internet Registries' (2021–2024). Her research focuses on legitimacy in global governance, particularly in internet governance, anti-corruption mechanisms, multistakeholder frameworks, and mixed-methods approaches. Her work has been published in journals like European Journal of International Relations and Review of International Studies.

Education:

• PhD in International Relations, Maastricht University (2013–2017)
• Master's in Political Science, University of Amsterdam (2011–2012)
• Bachelor's in European Studies, Maastricht University (2008–2011)

Research Interests: She explores authority and legitimacy in emerging global governance models, emphasizing digital governance, anti-corruption peer reviews, and multilateralism. Her recent work addresses gender representation in global leadership and the role of heterarchy in internet governance.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator: 'Digital Self-Determination for the South?'
• Researcher: ANTICO Project (2024–2027)

Awards:

• 2018 Maastricht University Dissertation Prize (best PhD thesis)

Teaching: She teaches International Relations, Political Science, and research methods at VU Amsterdam, including courses on global order and state-power dynamics.