Jo Jakobsen

Jo Jakobsen is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on international security, geopolitics, migration, and the political risks faced by multinational companies. He holds a PhD from NTNU (2007) and has authored influential works such as The Geopolitics of U.S. Overseas Troops and Withdrawal (2022). His research explores topics like U.S. military base dynamics, geopolitical risks for business, and migration patterns in conflict zones.

• Education: PhD in Political Science, NTNU (2007)
• Key Research Interests: Geopolitics, international security, migration studies, U.S. military strategy, conflict analysis.

His work has been recognized with awards including the 2008 Prize for Young Excellent Researchers (Humanities/Social Sciences) and the Bernard Brodie Prize (2019) for best article in Contemporary Security Policy. He is a member of SPECTRE (Studies on Political Economy: Currencies, Trade, Risk & Energy) and leads the GISI Project on Geostrategic Importance of Small Islands.

Grants & Advising: Active in securing research grants, though specific details are not listed here. Collaborates widely with scholars like Marko Valenta, Tor G. Jakobsen, and Zan Strabac.

Labs/Teams: SPECTRE research group; GISI Project (geostrategic island analysis).