Mr Tobias Knappe

Tobias Knappe is a Senior Project and Research Officer at the GCSP. His research focuses on emerging issues in international security and anticipatory governance, with an emphasis on how new technologies and ongoing advances are reshaping the global landscape. He also serves as the coordinator of the Polymath Initiative, a GCSP fellowship programme designed to connect scientific and technical communities with the world of policymaking. Previously, he contributed to the GCSP’s work on strategic anticipation, helped deliver executive education programmes, and coordinated a research project on strategic foresight in ministries of foreign affairs. Prior to joining the GCSP, Tobias worked for various governmental and international institutions, including the German Bundestag, the European Parliament, and the International Organization for Migration. He holds dual master’s degrees in Global and International Affairs from a joint programme between the University of Toronto and the Hertie School.