Johannes M. Bauer obtained a B.A. in Political Science from Bielefeld University, Germany, attended the International Program of the Institute of Political Studies in Paris, and earned an M.A. in 'International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory' from Jacobs University Bremen and the University of Bremen. Also co-founded and co-managed an internet/media agency, was a consultant for the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (UNEP/AEWA) and an intern in the Representation of the European Commission in Berlin. Since 2009, working towards a PhD in the International Relations track of the Doctoral School at CEU.