Oscar Mateos Martin

Oscar Mateos Martin is a Full Professor and Principal Researcher of GLOBALCODES at the Faculty of Communication and International Relations, Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University. His work focuses on globalization, conflict, development, and security, with particular expertise in African studies, peace and conflict resolution, and international security. He leads multiple research projects examining EU-Africa relations, climate security in the Sahel, and post-pandemic security perceptions.

Dr. Mateos Martin's research interests span Africa studies, peace and conflict studies, international security, EU-Africa relations, climate change security implications, gender studies, post-pandemic security frameworks, global governance structures, political transformations in Africa, and democratic regression trends. His work critically examines power dynamics in peacebuilding, the securitization of development aid, and the evolving geopolitical landscape affecting the Global South.

His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory focusing on Africa's position within global volatility, EU security strategies in the Sahel region, democratic backsliding in post-pandemic contexts, and the intersection of gender, displacement, and systemic violence. The research demonstrates increasing attention to climate security, transformative approaches to policy-making, and the role of emerging powers in reshaping global governance.

Dr. Mateos Martin has secured significant research funding through multiple competitive grants:

• GLOBALCODES (Globalisation, Conflict, Development and Security) - Principal Investigator (2022-2025)
• WHAT4WHOM: Perceptions of Security in the Scenario of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Principal Investigator (2022-2025)
• Canvi climàtic i securitització al Sahel - Principal Investigator (2023-2024)
• Perceptions of security after the pandemic - Principal Investigator (2024)
• FI-2025: Joan Oró grants - Supervisor (2025)

As Principal Researcher of GLOBALCODES, Dr. Mateos Martin leads a multidisciplinary team examining the intersections of globalization, conflict, development, and security. The research group fosters collaboration across institutions and disciplines to address complex global challenges through innovative theoretical frameworks and policy-relevant research.