Category: Expertise
Alexander Borum is a Danish diplomat and founder of IR Career Starters, known for his work on political and security affairs in Africa and the Horn of Africa and for guiding young professionals in international relations.
This page features a curated selection of his media appearances, interviews, opinion pieces, and public lectures, offering insights on diplomacy, conflict resolution, European foreign policy, and global career development.
From expert commentary in leading news outlets to keynote speeches at academic and policy events, these resources showcase Alexander Borum’s contributions to discussions on international security, governance, and early-career pathways in global affairs.
Journal Article – European Policy Review: Azerbaijan: Beyond Oil and Water
The purpose of this explorative research is to underline the shortcomings of the approach taken by the EU in dealing with Azerbaijan as a strategically important neighbour. Initially, the article provides a brief framework of the situation before underlining the key areas of EU interests in approaching Azerbaijan. Specifically, these interests can be classified into…
Feature Article – Folk og Sikkerhed: Smeltet is og Russiske bastioner
Klimaforandringer og sikkerhed hænger uhjælpeligt sammen, og den globale opvarmning i Arktis har allerede nu banet vej for vores næste store geopolitiske arena. Men hvor vi ser et massivt russiskengagement i regionen, så ser vi kun manglende forpligtigelser fra den vestlige verden, når det kommer til at markere vores interesser i regionen.
Book – Clingendael Institute: Economics of Planetary Security – Climate Change as an Economic Conflict Factor
Planetary security refers to the role of the environment in geopolitical risks and conflicts. As a relatively underexplored concept, this report, intended for policy makers and business professionals, examines the economic aspects of planetary security and, in particular, the vulnerabilities and resilience of countries to environmentally induced conflict. It first discusses the concept of planetary…