Olaf Corry

Olaf Corry is a Professor of Global Security Challenges at the University of Leeds' School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). His research focuses on the international politics of climate change, geoengineering, and emerging technologies' security implications. He holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen and has held academic positions at the University of Cambridge and The Open University. His work explores global environmental governance, security politics, and the role of non-human nature in international affairs.

• Education:
  • PhD International Relations (University of Copenhagen)
  • M.Phil Politics and Sociology of Modern Society (University of Cambridge)
  • Cand.Scient.Pol (Aarhus University)
  • MA Political Science (Aarhus University)
• Research Interests:
  • Climate change security dimensions
  • Geoengineering governance
  • Global environmental policy
  • IR theory evolution

His book Constructing a Global Polity: Theory, Discourse and Governance argues that governance objects like 'the climate' shape international systems. He co-leads the MSc Climate Futures program, bridging disciplinary boundaries in climate studies. Recent work analyzes geopolitical deadlocks in solar geoengineering research and ethical challenges of carbon removal technologies.

Awards and Recognition: Not explicitly stated in provided texts.

Advising: Currently supervising Yeonsu Lee. Research opportunities focus on climate politics and security studies.

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