Marlene Willimek

Marlene Willimek is a Research Fellow at Diplo, based in Germany, where she joined in 2024. Her research focuses on the intersection of foreign policy, new technologies, and unconventional forms of diplomacy.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in European Studies from the University of Osnabrück, Germany.
• Dual Master’s degree in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris and the London School of Economics and Political Science, with research on digital diplomacy and diplomatic practices in the Global South and North.

Professional Experience

She has interned with the European External Action Service and the UN Department of Peace Operations, and previously worked for the International Crisis Group.