Open Debate On Maritime Security, Briefing Dr Christian Bueger, IR Professor at the University of Copenhagen and an UNIDIR Research Fellow

May 20, 2025 | News and Media

At today’s UN Security Council High Level Open Debate on strengthening Maritime Security through international cooperation for Global Stability, the UN Security Council was briefed by Dr Christian Bueger, an IR Professor at the University of Copenhagen and an UNIDIR Research Fellow.

Below is an excerpt from his briefing:

“There are no sustained efforts to address maritime security systematically. Consequently, many emerging issues lack adequate attention. Today presents an opportunity for the Council to lay out pathways for meaningful change & recalibrating collective efforts.”

Watch Professor Brueger’s full statement here