Michael Brzoska

Michael Brzoska is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH) at the University of Hamburg, where he previously served as Scientific Director (2006-2016). His academic affiliations include membership in the Hamburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and an Associate Senior Fellowship with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

He holds a background in economics and political science from the University of Hamburg and University of Fribourg (Switzerland), with a doctorate on German arms export policy and habilitation on the 'Militarization of the Third World'.

Brzoska's research examines:

• Climate-conflict linkages, particularly how extreme weather disasters influence violent conflicts
• European security policy and arms control mechanisms
• Military expenditure trends and arms trade dynamics
• Human security approaches to defense policy

His publications show strong interdisciplinary focus on security economics, climate impacts, and policy analysis, often employing mixed-method approaches. Recent works address defense procurement efficiency (2024), peace ethics (2023), and climate-conflict mechanisms (2020).

Awards and honors:

• Member, Hamburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
• Associate Senior Fellow, SIPRI

He contributes to major research initiatives including the Hamburg Cluster of Excellence in Climate Research and previously chaired the German Foundation for Peace Research (2008-2015).