Master of Science (MS) · Leiden Universiteit
Maximilian Schlenker is a master’s student in International Relations & Diplomacy at Leiden University. His interests center on European foreign policy, peacebuilding and -keeping, and the role of international institutions in addressing global challenges. He has practical experience in political communications, public advocacy and consultancy, and publishes analyses on international affairs. He is keen on fostering engagement with abstract topics of national and supranational character.
Legal Coalitions in a Multipolar World How the EU can defend, repair and extend rules in a contested global order by Maximilian Schlenker By early 2026, the European Union had begun to speak in a new tone. Ursula von der Leyen told EU ambassadors that Europe needed to revisit its doctrine, instit…
How do advisory opinions matter politically if they are formally non-binding, and who is their real audience in contemporary disputes? The article argues that advisory opinions shape behavior by shifting the costs of non-compliance onto allies, donors, and international institutions rather than c…
