After graduating with a B.A. in Political Science from LMU Munich, Paul-Jakob Fechner has now completed his studies in International Relations and Diplomacy (M.Sc.) at Leiden University. During his studies, he had the opportunity to do internships in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, as well as Washington, D.C.

Of particular interest to him are issues of international security and environmental policy. During his studies, he focused on geopolitical issues as well as the current management of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.