Anna Leander

About the Author

Anna Leander is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges international relations, critical security studies, and global governance. With a keen focus on the dynamics of power, knowledge production, and conflict in marginalized regions, she explores how expertise is assembled and deployed in international arenas. Her research challenges Western-centric narratives, emphasizing the role of ignorance and exclusion in shaping global policies. Leander's insightful analyses draw from extensive fieldwork and theoretical innovation, offering fresh perspectives on issues like private military companies, cybersecurity, and everyday practices of international politics. As a professor at institutions such as the Graduate Institute in Geneva and Copenhagen Business School, she continues to influence debates on worlding beyond the West through her rigorous and provocative scholarship.