Olivia Gippner
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Dr. Olivia Gippner is a leading scholar in the geopolitics of international investment, with a primary focus on China’s economic engagement with Europe. Her research critically examines the intersection of foreign direct investment, critical infrastructure, and strategic industries, revealing how perceptions of Chinese capital shape European policy responses. Her most-cited work, "Perceptions of China’s outward foreign direct investment in European critical infrastructure and strategic industries" (2017), has garnered 11 citations and remains a foundational text for understanding the securitization of economic ties between China and the EU. Dr. Gippner’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging empirical analysis with policy relevance, offering nuanced insights into how European stakeholders interpret Chinese investment in sensitive sectors like energy, transport, and technology. Her work has informed debates on economic security, sovereignty, and the evolving landscape of global governance. Through her rigorous scholarship, Dr. Gippner has established herself as a key voice in the study of China-Europe relations, helping students and researchers navigate the complex dynamics of strategic interdependence in an era of great-power competition.
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