CO-OPERATION NETWORK FOR PEACE RESEARCH AND SECURITY POLICY
”Master of Peace and Security Studies“ 1
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Course Catalogue
Cooperation Network Peace Research and Security Policy c/o IFSH Beim Schlump 83 D-20144 Hamburg Germany Director: Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck Academic Coordination: Dr. Patricia Schneider Kooperationsverbund Version: 10/26/2016
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Course Title Abbreviations BF BLV CORE FC FK GIGA GP HSFK HSU IFAR² IFHV IFSH IK IThF KFIBS LP/CP MC UniHH-F1-RE VO VS ZEBIS ZEUS ZNF
Berghof Foundation Block seminar Centre for OSCE-Research Final Colloquium Research Colloquium German Institute for Global and Area Studies Group Consultation Hours Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Helmut-Schmidt University – University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg Interdisciplinary Research Group on Disarmament, Arms Control and Risk Technologies Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict Institute of Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg Intensive Course Institute for Theology and Peace Kölner Forum für Internationale Beziehungen und Sicherheitspolitik e.V. Credit points Midterm Colloquium University of Hamburg – Law Faculty Lecture Advanced Seminar Zentrum für ethische Bildung in den Streitkräften am Institut für Theologie und Frieden Centre for European Security and Peace Studies Carl-Friedrich-von-Weizsäcker-Centre for Science and Peace Research
Introductory Module Orientation Unit Compulsory module
001-VO
Module's lecture
2 CP
Tue, 4.10.2016 (14.15-18.15) Wed, 5.10.2016 (9.00-18.00) Thu, 6.10.2016 (9.00-19.00), begin: 04.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_023
Disciplinary Methods and Interdisciplinary Peace and Security Research Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Michael Brzoska (IFSH), Phone: 040‐866‐077‐10, Email:
[email protected] Prof. Dr. Heinz‐Gerhard Justenhoven (IThF), Phone: 040670859, Email:
[email protected] Dr. phil. Martin Kahl (IFSH), Email:
[email protected] Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck (IFSH/IFAR), Phone: 040/ 866077‐21, Email:
[email protected] Prof. Dr. iur. Stefan Oeter (UniHH‐F1‐RE), Phone: 040/42838‐4565, Email:
[email protected]‐ hamburg.de Objectives The cycle of lectures provides an overview of disciplinary approaches of the different faculties involved in the MPS programme. Students will be offered the opportunity of a better and more comprehensive understanding of methods of dealing with interdisciplinary peace and security policy-related issues.
Required prior knowledge None
Content 28.09, 13.30-17.30 h, Module 3: Natural Sciences and Peace (Neuneck, Göttsche, Postelt, Jeremias) 29.09, 09.00-13.00 h, Module 4: Ethics and Peace (Justenhoven) 30.09, 09.00-13.00 h, Module 5: Political Security Economics (Brzoska) 30.09, 14.00-18.00 h, Module 1: International Peace and Security Policy (Kahl) 05.10, 09.00-13.00 h, Module 2: International Law of Peacekeeping and Conflict (Oeter)
Recommended literature None
Teaching methods Front teaching, discussion, exercises
Basis of valuation Written Examination Introductory Module
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 23 - 26.
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031-IK
Intensive course
1 CP
13.10.2016-15.10.2016, begin: 13.10.2016, location: Berlin
German Foreign Policy between Global Responsibility and National Interests (Study trip to Berlin) Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck (IFSH/IFAR), Phone: 040/ 866077‐21, Email:
[email protected] Dr. Patricia Schneider (IFSH), Phone: 040/ 866 077‐20, Email:
[email protected] Objectives 1989 marked the beginning of the end of the bi-polar world. However, the end of the confrontation between the two military blocks did not lead to an increase of security, but rather caused a new, unpredictable conflict situation. After reunification German foreign policy has been confronted with new challenges. The increase of sovereignty and political importance implies new responsibilities. Without attracting much public attention, new security policy directives have fully re-defined the role of the armed forces. Germany is engaged in risky deployments all around the world. What was once a defence army is being transformed into a modern crisis intervention army. Differing conflict solution strategies pose a challenge to the German army's successful embedment into various international alliances. How does Germany define its interests and aims, and what do the most important allies expect from Germany? Meetings with high-ranking officials will be used to discuss recent problems and questions of German foreign and security policy in the context of Germany’s membership in security alliances.
Required prior knowledge 1. The intensive course is obligatory for all students. It is open to Ph.D.-candidates. 2. Interest in the topic, motivation and readiness to study and learn. 3. Fees in the amount of ca. 100 € per person must be paid by students themselves (it includes travel expenses, accommodation, lunch, a dinner, honoraria, entrance fees). The fee is so low because the seminar receives financial support from the foundation "Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung" and because the Jugendoffizier of the German Armed Forces supports us by providing a bus.
Content Lectures and discussions at the German Parliament, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF) and the Federal Chancellery. A detailed programme will be handed out one week prior to the intensive course.
Recommended literature Peace Report 2013 and 2014, Berlin. See http://www.friedensgutachten.de
Teaching methods Lectures and discussions, guided tours
Basis of valuation No special examination. Students write a report after the study trip that will be published on the IFSH webpage.
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 23 - 26.
032-IK
Intensive course
1 CP
Fri, 7.10.2016 (9.00-19.00) Sat, 8.10.2016 (9.00-19.00), begin: 07.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Rhetoric and Presentation Skills Lecturer:
Anne Kühl , Phone: 040 ‐ 39907626, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Starting point: Being able to successfully conduct seminars and oral reports or give presentations and structure them with creativity, are students’ basic skills. A self-confident performance, a structured presentation, a logical sequence of contents as well as a professional use of media support allow students to fully benefit from this seminar. This seminar gives participants the opportunity to reflect upon and deepen their knowledge and repertoire of presentation skills. Seminar goals: Through practiceoriented methods and techniques, this seminar provides you with basic presentation skills. Its goal is to successfully apply ideas and suggestions for high-quality reports and presentations. In addition, participants will learn to reflect upon and improve their current approach to presentations.
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Required prior knowledge Be ready to give a presentation of three minutes on a topic you have to prepare for your studies anyway. The presentation should not be longer than four minutes as we will be focusing on the way of presenting more than on the content. Topics in the last courses were for example: The political situation in your country, a report about a journey or an institution. Please prepare a presentation with media. You can use powerpoint, the flipchart or pin board. If you use powerpoint, please bring the presentation on a USB stick or your own laptop. Bringing your own laptop would be useful for working on the slides during the seminar. The intensive course is obligatory for all students (both parts). It is open to Ph.D.-candidates.
Content The ability of giving seminar lessons and lectures, presenting papers and structuring them in a creative way is one of the basic skills of lecturers. A confident performance in front of groups, a clear speech, a reasonable succession of subject matters and the effective use of media make a seminar successful for lecturers and students. This training offers the participants the possibility to reflect, consolidate and improve their knowledge and skills in the field of presentation and speech techniques by help of practiceoriented methods and exercises. The seminar aims at effectively applying ideas and hints for convincing and successful seminar sessions. Furthermore, participants will learn how to question and improve their presentation methods.
Recommended literature You do not need to read any books before this course. If you want to read more about rhetorics or presentation, you can read these books: Pabst-Weinschenk, Marita: Reden im Studium. Ein Trainingsprogramm. Berlin 1995 Birkenbihl, Vera F.: Kommunikationstraining: zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen erfolgreich gestalten. Landsberg am Lech 1998 Bower, Sharon/Kayser, Dietrich: Erfolgreich reden und überzeugen. Freiburg 1996 Fichtl, Gisela: Zitate für Beruf und Karriere. Planegg 2002 Heigl, Peter: 30 Minuten für gute Rhetorik. Offenbach 2003 Meier, Rolf: 30 Minuten für effektive Wissensvermittlung. Offenbach 2003 Vopel, Klaus W.: Handbuch für Gruppenleiter. Salzhausen 2002
Teaching methods Because of the practice-orientated exercises as well as the video supported reflection on the own previous working techniques, the participants will learn how they can professionalize their appearance in front of the group. Methods: - warm-ups - theory inputs - body language and linguistic expression exercises - preparing/structuring a speech/presentation - presentation in front of a camera - analyzing of video recording - feedback rounds, introduction of different presentation techniques
Basis of valuation Presentation in the seminar and feedback Preparation of a three- to four-minutes presentation. If you use Powerpoint, it would be good if you could bring your own laptop (in order to work on transparencies in the class) and your presentation on a USB-stick. The contents of the presentation are not as important as your presentation performance.
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 23 - 26.
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Module I International Peace and Security Policy Compulsory elective module
101-VO
Module's lecture
1/3/4 CP
Wed, biweekly (9.30-12.30), begin: 19.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_023
Introduction to Security Policy Lecturer:
Dr. phil. Martin Kahl (IFSH), Email:
[email protected] Objectives Students will learn to understand and apply basic categories of peace and international security. They will be made familiar with theoretical approaches and should be able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to geographic and structural cases.
Required prior knowledge None. The course can be chosen as a lecture of the specialization module 'Security Policy' according to § 16 of the regulations.
Content This introductory lecture deals with basic concepts and categories of international peace and security policy (among others Peace, Security, Conflict, Force, War, Prevention, Civilisation etc.). Different theoretical approaches to peace (structural and democratic peace) as well as dominant models of international security policy (Cooperative, Collective and Human Security) will be explained. Different methods of conflict analysis and security strategies will be presented with the aid of case studies.
Recommended literature Staack, Michael (Hrsg.): Einführung in die Internationale Politik, 5. Aufl., München 2012. Gießmann, Hans Joachim/Rinke, Bernhard (Hrsg.): Handbuch Frieden, Wiesbaden 2011. Jackson, Robert/Sorensen, Georg (Hrsg.): Introduction to International Relations, 4th ed., Oxford 2010. Bonacker, Thorsten (Hrsg.): Sozialwissenschaftliche Konflikttheorien: eine Einführung, 4. Aufl., Wiesbaden 2008. Carlsnaes, Walter/Risse, Thomas/Simmons, Beth (Hrsg.): Handbook of International Relations, London (Second edition) 2012.
Teaching methods Lecture and discussion.
Basis of valuation Active participation Written examination (60 minutes for regular students, 90 minutes for specializing students) Regular students can obtain 3 ECTS, specializing students 4 ECTS.
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 10 - 28.
111-VS
Advanced seminar
3 CP
Mon, biweekly (10.00-12.00), begin: 17.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
The European Union as Actor between War and Peace Lecturer:
Dr. Hans‐Georg Ehrhart (IFSH/ZEUS), Phone: 040/ 866077‐41, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The seminar aims to give a comprehensive overview on the EU's role as a actor in international relations between war and peace. The students will be enabled to get a better understanding of the EU's functioning and activities in these fields and to evaluate this policy critically.
Required prior knowledge Basic knowledge on International Relations and the European Union.
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Content After an introductory session on state of the CFSP the following issues are dealt with: EU's relations with NATO and UN, peacebuilding and crisis management, security and development, multilateralism and great powers, human security and peace political perspectives. The next step will be the activities of the EU. Finally, the future of the EU with regard to the general politicostrategic orientation will be analysed.
Recommended literature Michael Staak/Dan Krause (Hrsg.), Europa als sicherheitspolitischer Akteur. Opladen 2014 Hans-Georg Ehrhart/Hendrik Hegemann/Martin Kahl (Eds.), Putting Security Governance to the Test, in: European Security 2/2014
Teaching methods Reading of specialised literature, presentation, discussion
Basis of valuation Oral presentation (max. 20 minutes), plus elaborated handout (max. 7 pages)
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 7 - 16.
112-VS
Advanced seminar
3 CP
Wed, biweekly (10.00-12.00), begin: 24.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
European Security Policy: The OSCE Lecturer:
Dr. Wolfgang Zellner (IFSH/CORE), Phone: 040/866 0 77 63/‐0, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Students are imparted knowledge and insights into the possibilities and limits of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The organization's more traditional tasks, such as conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation, in particular in case of ethno-political conflicts, will be dealt with as well as the approach to new transnational threats and risks. In view of the current adaptation crisis of the OSCE, special attention will be given to the European security dialogue as well as to the interrelationship between the room of manoeuvre of an international organization and the interests of its member states.
Required prior knowledge None
Content The seminar shall achieve the following objectives: giving an overview of structures and institutions of the OSCE giving an understanding of the ways the most important OSCE institutions work(HCNM, ODIHR) giving an understanding of the interests of the most important (groups of) actors within the OSCE (US, EU, Russia); giving an overview of the activities of OSCE field operations in the Balkans, the South Caucasus and Central Asia assessing the possibilities and limits of an international organization specialized in addressing specific threats and risks.
Recommended literature Frank Evers/Martin Kahl/Wolfgang Zellner: The Culture of Dialogue. The OSCE Acquis 30 Years after Helsinki, Hamburg 2005 (CORE).
Teaching methods Presentations by participants and lecturer, discussion, presence of visiting lecturers partly with experience on the field
Basis of valuation Regular and active participation, Presentation (30 minutes), handout
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 7 - 16.
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113-VS
Advanced seminar
1/3 CP
Tue, 14.00-16.00, begin: 18.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_023
Conflict and order in the post-Soviet space: state and nation-building since 1991, Russia's imperial identity, regional conflict dynamics and international conflict management Lecturer:
Dr. Regina Heller (IFSH), Phone: 86 60 77 66, Email:
[email protected] Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 10 - 20.
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Module II International Law of Peacekeeping, Security and Conflict Compulsory elective module
201-VO
Module's lecture
1/3/4 CP
Tue, 16:15 - 17:45 RO 33 BG 3/4, begin: 18.10.2016, location: Uni Hamburg
Public International Law I: General Principles Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. iur. Stefan Oeter (UniHH‐F1‐RE), Phone: 040/42838‐4565, Email:
[email protected]‐ hamburg.de Objectives Participants should be systematically introduced to the bacic concepts and principal fields of regulation of General International Law. The peculiarities of International Law compared with other law systems (e.g. national law, European law) should be highlighted. Students should acquire the basic knowledge necessary to participate in the lecture "Particular International Law" (the Law of International Organisations, selected areas of International Law such as International Economic Law and International Environmental Law among others).
Required prior knowledge Interest in questions concerning International Law. The course can be chosen as a lecture of the specialization module 'International Law and Peace' according to § 16 of the regulations.
Recommended literature Andreas von Arnauld: Völkerrecht, 2. Aufl., C.F. Müller, Heidelberg 2014 Theodor Schweisfurth: Völkerrecht, Mohsr Siebeck, Tübingen 2006 Wolfgang Graf Vitzthum (ed.): Völkerrecht, 4. edition, De Gruyter, Berlin, 2007 Matthias Herdegen: Völkerrecht, 5. edition, Beck, München 2007
Teaching methods Lecture with review of cases.
Basis of valuation Written test; Regular students can obtain 3 ECTS, specializing students 4 ECTS. - 1 Credit Point: participation (with attendance check) - 3 Credit Points: participation and an oral presentation (with a short written paper) - 4 Credit Points: participation and exam
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium.
211-VS
Advanced seminar
3 CP
Wed, 14.15 - 15.45, begin: 19.10.2016, location: Uni HH AP1, R.245
Regional and Global Institutions for the Protection of Human Rights Lecturer:
Prof. Andreas von Staden , Phone: (040) 42838‐5239, Email:
[email protected]‐hamburg.de Objectives This course surveys human rights institutions at the regional and global level and prepares students for doing research on them in seminar papers and master's theses.
Required prior knowledge None
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Content The course addresses regional and global institutions for the protection of human rights. Each session will be devoted to a different institution, including the UN Human Rights Council, the UN Security Council, the regional human rights courts in Europe, the Americas, and Africa, as well as a number of other international-law-based committees and commissions. The class will address their origins and history and give special emphasis to examining their (in-)effectiveness in concrete cases.
Recommended literature David P. Forsythe, Human Rights in International Relations (3rd ed. 2012), chap. 3 ("Global Application of Human Rights Norms") & chap. 5 ("Regional Application of Human Rights Norms")
Teaching methods The course will employ problem-based learning and group work as the key teaching methods (there will be no formal oral presentations).
Basis of valuation Participation in Group work and seminar paper (about 8 pgs.)
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium;
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Module III Natural Sciences and Peace Compulsory elective module
301-VO
Module's lecture
1/3/4 CP
Tue, 16.00-18.00, begin: 18.10.2016, location: Uni HH FB Chemie
Natural-Scientific Contributions to Peace Research Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Gerald Kirchner (ZNF), Phone: 42838‐2870, Email: Gerald.Kirchner@uni‐hamburg.de Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck (IFSH/IFAR), Phone: 040/ 866077‐21, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The conduct of war, disarmament and civil crisis prevention are heavily influenced by scientific and technological aspects. In this lecture series the fundaments and basic methods of science as well as the interactions of arms dynamics are illustrated. The main focus are weapons of mass destruction, modern conventional arms, terrorism and the instruments to constrain them: arms control, crisis prevention, confidence building and verification. Students should acquire basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis of conflicts, the interaction of weapons, strategies and diplomacy and the tools to prevent wars and constrain dangerous use of weapons.
Required prior knowledge The lecture is suitable for both social and natural scientists. A basic interest and understanding of natural science is required. High school knowledge is sufficient. The lecture is a basis for module 3.
Content Scientific knowledge is fundamental for the analysis of conflicts as well as for arms dynamics, crisis prevention and conflict resolution. First, scientific methodologies and concepts are introduced, as they are required for analysing conflict scenarios and understanding arms races. The bulk of lectures provides an overview of all important issues regarding weapon technologies, their spread and effects (WMD, delivery systems, conventional weapons etc.). Throughout these lectures, practical measures to limit excessive weapon applications by key arms control treaties and their impact and deficits are discussed. The lecturers are scientists (Biology, Physics); at the end an experienced diplomat (probably from the German Federal Foreign Office or the Ministry of Defense) will talk about the practice of arms control. Additional seminar 311-VS is offered in order to deepen specific topics: Scientific concepts and basic notions: scales, motion, matter, energy, quantum, etc. - Mathematical notions: qualitative and quantitative models, variables and functions, linear relationships and exponential growth Arms control and disarmament, history, theory and practice, treaties Nuclear weapons, history, design, effects and implications Theory and practice of vertical proliferation and arms control: arms dynamics and arms races, missiles, Cold War, security dilemma, arsenals, new nuclear weapons, bilateral treaties, test ban, SALT, START, SORT, unilateral steps Horizontal nuclear proliferation and arms control: nuclear programmes, fuel cycle, dual use, Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT, IAEA, Additional Protocol, nuclear- weapons-free zones, export controls Principles and examples of verification: procedures, technologies, inspectorates, classic nuclear safeguards, new technologies under the Additional Protocol Missiles and space: intercontinental ballistic missiles, missiles defense, ABM Treaty, Outer Space Treaty, military use of space, space debris Chemical weapons: history, effects, non-lethal weapons, CW arms control Biological weapons: history, effects, production, terrorism, new scientific developments, BW arms control Revolution of Military Affairs (RMA), new weapons technologies, Network Centric Warfare, cyber war Conventional arms control: Conventional Forces in Europe, landmines, small arms - Practise of arms control: how are international negotiations conducted? New developments in arms control Selected subjects: terrorism, current arms dynamics etc.
Recommended literature The Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission, Final Report: Weapons of Terror. Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Arms, Stockholm/Sweden, 1. Juni 2006. unter: www.wmdcommission.org/files/Weapons_of _Terror.pdf Thomas Graham Jr.: Common Sense on Weapons of Mass Destruction, Seattle und London 2004, University of Washington Press Rüstungskontrolle im 21.Jahrhundert, Schwerpunktausgabe der Friedenswarte, Band 83, Nr. 2-3, 2008. Jürgen Altmann, Ute. Bernhard, Kathryn Nixdorff, Ingo Ruhmann, Dieter Wöhrle (2007): Naturwissenschaft - Rüstung - Frieden. Basiswissen für die Friedensforschung. Wiesbaden, VG Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. Götz Neuneck/Christian Mölling (Hrsg.) (2005): Die Zukunft der Rüstungskontrolle, Baden-Baden. Harald Müller/N. Schörnig (2006): Rüstungsdynamik und Rüstungskontrolle, Baden-Baden: Nomos-Verlag.
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Teaching methods Lectures, study of the proposed literature (list of selected literature will be distributed), research in the internet and library (list of selected links will be distributed).
Basis of valuation Reading and active participation Oral examination (30 min.) for regular students (3 ECTS) Oral examination (45 min.) for Module 3 students (3 ECTS) Written report or written examination for Module 3 students (4 ECTS)
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: maximum 50.
311-VS
Advanced seminar Advanced seminar (Associated module: 1)
1/3 CP
Tue, 17.10.2016, 16.00-18.00, begin: 17.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Seminar „Science, Peace and Security Studies: Nuclear disarmament and arms races: Return of the Cold War? Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Gerald Kirchner (ZNF), Phone: 42838‐2870, Email: Gerald.Kirchner@uni‐hamburg.de Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck (IFSH/IFAR), Phone: 040/ 866077‐21, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Despite the debate about a nuclear-weapon-free world ("Global Zero"), nuclear disarmament is stagnating. On the one hand the relationship between the United States and Russia has significantly deteriorated due to the Ukraine crisis, on the other hand arms races take place in some key-regions of the world – for example between India and Pakistan or in the Pacific region. In Europe a coherent network of arms control agreements was established at the end of the Cold War, but is recently increasingly questioned. Elements of the Cold War such as conventional armament and hybrid warfare are even being reactivated. The NATO and the European Union so far have not found adequate answers to the security issues in Eastern Europe. Modern arms control was invented during the Cold War and developed in order to prevent wars, to avoid crises and proliferation and to allow further disarmament. The purpose of the seminar is to deepen the knowledge on nuclear disarmament and its prospects, as well as to identify the ways and necessary means for implementating a nuclear-weapon-free world, both globally and regionally: What is the state of the nuclear forces of key-actors? What doctrines and dynamics play a role in the nuclear field and what are the possible options and means for crisis stability, confidence-building and disarmament? Who are the key-actors and what discourses of justification exist?
Required prior knowledge The seminar is suitable for MPS-students and the students of all faculties of the university. Participation in the lecture "Naturalscientific Contributions to Peace Research" is useful, but no precondition.
Recommended literature First Report oft the Deep Cuts Commission: Deep Cuts Kommission: „Options for Enhancing Euro-Atlantic and International Security“, Hamburg April 2014 http://www.deepcuts.org Götz Neuneck: Nichtverbreitung, Abrüstung und Rüstungskontrolle in: Michael Staack (Hrsg.): Einführung in die Internationale Politik. Studienbuch (5. Auflage), Oldenbourg Verlag München, p. 737-780. (PDF) James Doyle: The Case of Abolition: Why Eliminate Nuclear Weapons? in: Survival, Vol. 55(1) February/March 2014, p. 7-34. Götz Neuneck: Nukleare Nichtverbreitung, Rüstungskontrolle und Abrüstung, in: aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte, Nr. 35-37, 2014, p. 1-11. (PDF) Jahresabrüstungsbericht der Bundesregierung 2013. (PDF) Schwerpunkt-Heft der Zeitschrift Vereinte Nationen (2010): Die UN und nukleare Abrüstung, Jahrgang 58, p. 145-192. (PDF)
Teaching methods Reading of proposed literature/internet sources, discussions, presentations and handouts (PowerPoint).
Basis of valuation Active participation and chairing sessions, presentations by students and manuscripts (3-4 ECTS). Students will receive their seminar certificate by giving presentations (ca. 30-45 min.)and written 10-page handouts (3 ECTS) or 15-page papers (4 ECTS).
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 15.
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Module IV Ethics and Peace Compulsory elective module
401-VO
Module's lecture
1/3/4 CP
Tue, biweekly (10.00-13.00), begin: 25.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Peace, Liberty, Justice - everything a question of political ethics? Lecturer:
Dr. Alexander Merkl , Email:
[email protected] Required prior knowledge None. The lecture is a basis for module 4 according to § 16 of the regulation.
Teaching methods Lecturing, discussion
Basis of valuation Active participation, oral exam
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 20.
411-VS
Advanced seminar
3 CP
Thu, 3.11.2016 (9.00-15.00) ,Fri 4.11.2016 (14.00-18.00) Thu, 17.11.2016 (09.00 - 15.00) Fri, 18.11.2016 (9.00-15.00), begin: 03.11.2016, location: IThF
Immigration and ethics - ethical reflections on a current challenge Lecturer:
Dr. Alexander Merkl , Email:
[email protected] Required prior knowledge Willingness to read our lecture and to arrange a part of the course Please acquire the following book: Ott, Konrad, Zuwanderung und Moral, Stuttgart 2016.
Content During the course Konrad Ott's book "Immigration and ethics", published by Reclam in 2016, will be read and discussed.
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 20.
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Module V Political Security Economics Compulsory elective module
501-VO
Module's lecture
1/3/4 CP
Wed, biweekly (9.30-12.30), begin: 26.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_023
Political Economy of Conflicts, Wars, Terrorism and Arms Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Michael Brzoska (IFSH), Phone: 040‐866‐077‐10, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Students are introduced to economic aspects of conflicts, wars and arms. Students will learn: to analyse issues related to the MPS with simple economic tools and methods. to look at issues of war and peace from an economic point of view, to analyse economic causes and consequences of wars, to critically assess the benefits and limits of economic analysis of war and peace.
Required prior knowledge None. The lecture is a basis for module 5 according to § 16 of the regulation.
Content The course has six themes: a) Microeconomic conflict analysis, strategic behaviour and game theory, b) Economic analysis of civil wars c) Costs of war and prevention d) Economic aspects of international terrorism e) Political economy of military expenditures, international arms trade and arms production f) Disarmament and military conversion
Recommended literature Anderton, Charles H. and John R. Carter, The Principles of Conflict Economics, Cambridge University Press 2009 Christopher J. Coyna and Rachel L. Mathers, The Handbook on the Political Economy of War, Edagar Elgar 2011 Thomas Schelling: The Strategy of Conflict, Harvard University Press, 1960. Jurgen-Brauer and Hubert van Tuyll: Castles, Battles, and Bombs: How Economics Explains Military History The University of Chicago Press, 2009. Paul Collier et al: Breaking the Conflict Trap, Oxford University Press, 2003.
Teaching methods Lectures, exercises, experiments.
Basis of valuation Test or term paper(s); regular students can obtain 3 ECTS, specializing students 4 ECTS.
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 10 - 28.
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511-VS
Advanced seminar
3 CP
Tue, biweekly (10.00-13.00), begin: 18.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Russian Energy Policy Lecturer:
Dr. Elena Kropatcheva (IFSH), Phone: 040/86607762, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The objective of this seminar course is to give an overview and a better understanding of Russian energy policy, in particular (inter alia) Russia's relations with the main consumers and transit countries of its energy. Attention to both opportunties for cooperation as well as to conflict areas will be paid. In order to critically analyse Russian energy foreign policy, we will look at it through different theoretical frameworks: inter alia realism, energy geopolitics; securitization studies and Regional Security Complex. We will assess to what extent they help us to understand Russian energy policy better, i.e. its advantages and disadvantages.
Required prior knowledge General interest in the subject; Ability to conduct literature and mass media research independently
Content The following subjects are to be considered: The role of energy for domestic and foreign policy of the Russian Federation; Russia's energy relations with the EU; Russia's energy policy in Central Asia, Caucasus, Ukraine und Belarus; Russia's energy relations with China; New energy diversification projects. The role of the US will be also considered throughout the seminar. Shale energy revolution OPEC
Recommended literature Aalto, P. (ed.) (2012). Russia's Energy Policies: National, Interregional and Global Levels. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. Baev, P. K. (2008). Russian Energy Policy and Military Power. Putin's Quest for Greatness: Routledge. Dellecker, A. and Gomart, T. (eds.) (2011). Russian Energy Security and Foreign Policy, Routledge. Perovic, J., Orrtung R. and Wenger, A. (2009) (eds.). Russian Energy Power and Foreign Relations. London: Routledge. Special Issue on Energy Relations. Geopolitics, 2011, 16 (3).
Teaching methods Individual work with texts from academic literature and mass media; oral presentations by students (30 min.) in English or German and by instructor; group work; work with texts; discussions.
Basis of valuation presentations; active participation in discussions.
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 15.
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601-VO
Lecture
1/3 CP
Wed, 16.15-17.45, Hörsaal C, Martin-Luther-King Platz 6, begin: 19.10.2016, location: Uni Hamburg
Carl-Friedrich von Weizsäcker-Friedensvorlesung: „Fluch oder Segen – Zum Verhältnis von Rohstoffen und Konflikten“ Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Gerald Kirchner (ZNF), Phone: 42838‐2870, Email: Gerald.Kirchner@uni‐hamburg.de Prof. Dr. Jürgen Scheffran , Email:
[email protected] Basis of valuation Written examination
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium;
603-Ueb1
Tutorial
0 CP
Mon, 30.01.2016 (14.30-16.00), begin: 30.01.2017, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Academic Writing Lecturer:
Dr. Anna Kreikemeyer (IFSH/CORE), Phone: 040/ 866077‐67, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Students test or repeat basics of scientific work and learn effective working methods for writing scientific papers, especially the master's thesis.
Required prior knowledge Entrance test, basic knowledge of formal requirements and methodology of scientific work in German or English. Attendance is mandatory.
Content The course covers issues of science, science language, work planning, topic selection and narrowing, cooperation with the advisor, literature research, methodology and scientific writing of an exposé/ master's thesis.
Recommended literature A reader will be distributed at the beginning of the workshop.
Teaching methods Entrance test, guide
Basis of valuation Entrance test, attendance
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: low; Number of participants: 23 - 26.
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603-Ueb2
Tutorial
1 CP
Wed, 25.1.2017 (16.00-19.00) Fri, 27.1.2017 (9.30-16.30), begin: 25.01.2017, location: IFSH, R. 002_ 023
Practical Introduction to Methods of the Social Sciences Lecturer:
Dr. phil. Martin Kahl (IFSH), Email:
[email protected] Objectives The students deepen their knowledge of research design and methods of social sciences.
Required prior knowledge Basic knowledge of research designs and methodological approaches in the social sciences.
Content The course focuses in particular on the preparation of the master thesis: developing and refining a research question, developing a research design, method selection and application.
Recommended literature A reader will be distributed in the workshop.
Basis of valuation Active participation in both parts of the exercise: 603-Ueb1 and 603-Ueb2
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: low; Number of participants: 23 - 26.
603-Ueb3
Tutorial
0 CP
Sat, 28.01.2017 (10.00-18.00), begin: 28.01.2017, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Introduction into Discourse Analysis Lecturer:
Dr. Maria Nicola Nymalm (GIGA), Phone: +468051176839, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Introduction into Discourse Analysis as potential methodical approach for writing the Master's thesis
Required prior knowledge Participation in the other sessions of the practical seminar on social scientific methods (The course language depends on the participants; most probably the main language will be English, some of the literature may be in German, the discussion and questions can be in both languages)
Content Introduction/overview on the concept of 'discourse' in different theoretical and/or methodological approaches; emphasis on practical application in an analysis
Recommended literature Will be provided together with the entire literature for the practical seminar on social scientific methods
Teaching methods Intruductory lecture followed by joint engagement with and discussion of the literature and examples provided, with plenty of room for discussion, questions and presentation of potential own ideas for the Master's thesis
Basis of valuation Participation
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: low;
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608-GP
Group consultation hours
0 CP
, location: IFSH, R. 002_023
Group Consultation Hours Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck (IFSH/IFAR), Phone: 040/ 866077‐21, Email:
[email protected] Dr. Patricia Schneider (IFSH), Phone: 040/ 866 077‐20, Email:
[email protected] Required prior knowledge The group consultation hours are obligatory for all MPS students.
Content During the group consultation hours all important questions concerning the organisation of the programme of studies will be discussed and information on lectures will be provided. Participation is compulsory. No credits/ECTS can be obtained.
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Number of participants: 23 - 26.
609-FK
Research colloquium Research (Associatedcolloquium module: 1)
1 CP
tbd, location: IFSH, R. 002_023
Research Colloquium Lecturer:
Dr. Hans‐Georg Ehrhart (IFSH/ZEUS), Phone: 040/ 866077‐41, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Enhancing of interdisciplinary knowledge, enhancing of knowledge on international issues, dealing with methodological issues
Required prior knowledge None
Content The weekly research colloquium gives the opportunity to enhance the interdisciplinary knowledge on topical issues regarding peace research and security policy. It deals with planned or actual research projects as well as with topical policy issues. It also offers the opportunity for students to present their own projects or field experiences.
Recommended literature None
Teaching methods Presentation, discussion
Basis of valuation 1 ETCS: regular participation
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: maximum 26.
6101-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Thu, 12.01. (9.00-17.00) Fr, 13.01.2017 (9.00-17.00), begin: 12.01.2017, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Armed Conflicts in Africa South of the Sahara Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Basedau (GIGA), Phone: 040/42825 517, Email:
[email protected] Vita Thormann , Email:
[email protected] Objectives Students will be provided with an overview on armed conflicts in SSA, and comprehend the complexity of conflict analysis as a precondition for conflict prevention and resolution.
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Required prior knowledge Good knowledge of English (for reading), interest in the topic, basic knowledge in African affairs desirable
Content a) Description of armed conflicts in SSA, prevalence of civil wars and armed conflicts b) Causes of armed conflicts in SSA with a special focus on ethnicity, religion and natural resources c) Country case studies (Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda)
Recommended literature Recommended readings: Kalyvas, Sathis/ Kenny, Paul (2010): Civil Wars, in: The International Studies Encyclopedia, Denemark: Robert A. Blackwell Publishing. Collier, Paul/ Hoeffler, Anke (2002): On the Incidence of Civil War in Africa, in: Journal of Conflict Resolution 46/1, S. 13-28. Basedau, Matthias/Wegenast, Tim (2009): Oil and Diamonds as Causes of Civil War in Sub-Saharan Africa: Under what Conditions?, in: Colombia Internacional, 70, Julio-diciembre 2009, S. 35-59. Fearon, James D. (2006): Ethnic mobilization and ethnic violence, in: Weingast, Barry R./Wittman, Donald (ed.): Oxford Handbook of Political Economy, Oxford University Press: Oxford. Basedau, Matthias/Vüllers, Johannes (2010): Religion als Konfliktfaktor? Eine systematische Erhebung religiöser Gewaltdimensionen im subsaharischen Afrika, in: Die Friedens-Warte, 85/1-2, 83-106.
Teaching methods Presentations (by teachers & students), working groups, discussion; students engage in working groups and prepare a brief analysis of a select armed conflict; results will be presented on the second day
Basis of valuation Active participation
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 8 - 16.
6102-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Thu, 24.11.2016 (10.00-18.00) Fri, 25.11.2016 (10.00-17.00), begin: 24.11.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_ 016
Theories of Democratic Peace - Democracies between Readiness for and Fear of War - The West, the Ukraine-Crisis and the relationship to Russia Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Berthold Meyer (HSFK), Phone: 1729253831, Email:
[email protected]‐marburg.de Objectives The participants shall get information on the two versions of democratic peace theory and shall compare them with the experience of warfare of democratic states. in 2003 and 2013. Finally they will look to the behavior of NATO and EU-members vis-a-vis the challenge of the ongoing Ukraine-Crisis especially regarding the results of the NATO-summit (Warsaw 2016) und the efforts to revitalize the NATO-Russia-Council.
Required prior knowledge The recommended literature is to be read before the beginning of the block seminar. The participants arrange with the lecturer which of the texts they will prepare a short presentation about.
Content The two versions of democratic peace theory are: 1) democracies are more peaceful than other forms of government. 2) democracies don't fight war against each other. The seminar looks critically at both approaches with regard to two wars fought by Western democracies (Afghanistan war since 2001, Iraq war 2003) Finally, the seminar looks to the behavior of NATO and EU-member states vis-a-vis the Ukraine-Crisis.
Recommended literature Geis, Anna: Diagnose: Doppelbefund - Ursache ungekärt? Die Kontroversen um den "Demokratischen Frieden" in PVS 42/2001/2, 282-298 Müller, Harald: Antinomien des Demokratischen Friedens, in PVS 43/2002/1, 46-81 Schweitzer, Christine /Aust, Björn / Schlotter, Peter (Hrsg.): Demokratien im Krieg, Baden-Baden (Nomos) 2004 Geis, Anna / Müller, Harald / Wagner, Wolfgang (Hrsg.): Schattenseiten des Demokratischen Friedens. Zur Kritik einer Theorie liberaler Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik, Frankfurt/ New York (campus) 2007 Dieterich, Sandra /Hummel, Hartwig/ Marschall, Stefan: "Kriegsspielverderber"? Europäische Parlamente und der Irakkrieg 2003, in: Zeitschrift für Internationale Beziehungen (16) (2009) Arvid Bell et al.: Früher, entschiedener und substanzieller? Engagiertes außenpolitisches Handeln und militärische Zurückhaltung sind kein Widerspruch. HSFK-Standpunkte, Heft 1/2014. Corinna Hauswedell: Sind wir Mit-Krieger? Deutschlands Verantwortung für den Frieden, in: Friedensgutachten 2015,Berlin-Münster 2015, S. 32-44.
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Teaching methods Introduction by the lecturer, short presentations by the participants, discussion of presentations, simulation game on the UkraineCrisis.
Basis of valuation Presentation, participation in the discussion and in the simulation game
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 8 - 16.
6103-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Fri, 16.12.2016 (9.00-20.00), begin: 16.12.2016, location: HSU
The humanitarian crisis of the refugees: Logics of Action in the area of migration Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Annette Jünemann (HSU), Phone: +49 (0)40‐6541‐2783, Email: annette.juenemann@hsu‐hh.de Objectives Through the ‚Logics of Action‘ (LoA) concepts, students will learn a new theoretical approach to explain actors' behaviors. The seminar encourages to use the theoretical approaches critically, as well as their independent application to case studies in the subject area of migration. Thus, an alternative view on a much-discussed and perceived phenomenon such as in the political area of migration.
Required prior knowledge To participate in this block seminar, no case-specific knowledge is necessary. The ability to work independently and the willingness to engage oneself in new explanatory patterns and perspecctives, are required.
Content The seminar will be held as a block course on two days. At the beginning of the seminar, the ‘Logics of Action‘ approach will be introduced and discussed with the students. On the basis of this perspective, students will work in small groups on different case studies. In the focus of the empirical group work stand cases of migration and escape in the Mediterranean region. In the last part of the seminar, the results of the group work will be presented and discussed. The central aim of the approach is to explain actor's context-specific logics of action. Actors such as the European Union, nation-states as policy makers, but also sub-state actors such as NGOs or refugees, do not act in a vacuum. Their embeddedness in material and discursive structures, as well as their interaction or, respectively, interdependence, are central to the LoA-approach. Taking a closer look at the logics of action with help of this perspective, it will become apparent why, deficits and dilemma will be understood better in the political area of migration; Condition for the development of problem solving strategies
Recommended literature Horst, Jakob; Kühn, Florian; Jünemann, Annette; Maggi, Eva und Delf Rothe: Einleitung, in Horst, Jakob; Jünemann, Annette und Delf Rothe (eds): Euro-Mediterranean Relations after the Arab Spring: Persistence in Times of Change, Farnham: Ashgate Publishing 2014 Reading on topics of migration will be provided on this platform before the seminar.
Language, Level, Number of participants German;
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6104-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Mon, 14.11.2016 Prep. Meeting (14.30-16.00) Thu, 19.1.2017 (10.00-18.00) Fri, 20.1.2017 (10.00-18.00), begin: 14.11.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_023
Migration flows and Organized Crime: European Security Strategies as a response to irregular migration and piracy in contrast with refugees perspectives. An exercise for working with interviews. Lecturer:
M.A. Peace and Security Studies Kathrin Rupprecht , Email:
[email protected] Dr. Patricia Schneider (IFSH), Phone: 040/ 866 077‐20, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Development of an understanding for the challenge of piracy and (maritime) migrant people smuggling as an example for transnational risks of violence. Development of a critical analysis of the phenomena and the defense measures of German, international and local actors, on the level of government as well as non-state actors. Objective of this block seminar is also a critical ethical and political analysis of the "refugee crisis" and an introduction into the method of conducting structured interviews.
Required prior knowledge - basic knowledge of empirical research in the social sciences (conducting interviews) - basic knowledge on refugee policy
Content Results of the recently finished, three-year, interdisciplinary research project "PiraT" will be discussed and Somalian piracy and governance measures will be covered. We will also analyse maritime migration (boat people policies) from a political and ethical point of view. While dealing with migrants and refugees and interviewing them as well as in the discussion of the results we will focus on questions like: Who are those refugees? Why do they choose to make the dangerous journey to Europe and what did they experience along the way? What awaits them at their point of destination? What challenges, opportunities, dangers and risks are resulting for our societies? What consequences do we have to draw and what policies should result accordingly? How can we face the moral dilemma of search and rescue at sea on the one hand and backing the calculations of human traffickers on the other hand?
Recommended literature 1) "S+F. Sicherheit und Frieden. Security and Peace." 1/2016. Special Issue: Migration, Security and Peace. http://www.nomoselibrary.de/10.5771/0175-274X-2016-1-1/migranten-und-fluechtlinge-als-herausforderung-fuer-deutschland-und-europajahrgang-34-2016-heft-1?page=1 2) Hans-Georg Ehrhart/ Kerstin Petretto/ Patricia Schneider/ Thorsten Blecker/ Hella Engerer/ Doris König (Hrsg.) (2013): Piraterie und maritimer Terrorismus als Herausforderungen für die Seehandelssicherheit Deutschlands. Politik, Recht, Wirtschaft, Technologie, Nomos Verlag, 368 S., 59 € Broschiert, ISBN 978-3-8487-0249-7 3) Weinzierl, Ruth; Lisson, Urszula (2007): Border management and human rights. A study of EU law and the law of the sea. Berlin: Dt. Inst. für Menschenrechte (Study / German Institute for Human Rights). 4) Reschke, Anja (Hg.) (2015): Und das ist erst der Anfang. Deutschland und die Flüchtlinge. 2. Aufl. Reinbek: Rowohlt. 5)Kruse, J. (2015). Qualitative Interviewforschung: Ein integrativer Ansatz (2., überarbeitete und ergänzte Auflage.). Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa.
Teaching methods group assignments and discussions, interviews (interview partner can be your own contacts or we can organize them), presentation
Basis of valuation - attendance and participation in class - conducting an interview and presenting the results
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 6 - 15.
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6105-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Wed, 26.10.2016 Thu, 10.11.2016 Fri, 11.11.2016, begin: 26.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
From Darfur to the Seven Kingdoms: International relations and security policy in popular culture Lecturer:
Dr. Delf Rothe (IFSH), Phone: +49‐40‐866077‐85, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The participants of this course will gain insights into different theories of security and international politics and learn how to apply different interpretive methods for the analysis of literary texts, movies and multimedia contents. They will practically apply this knowledge by conducting own analyses of pop-cultural artefacts including movie-snippets, pictures and literary texts.
Required prior knowledge Required are an interest in contemporary political discourses as well as in different forms of contemporary popular culture such as movies, literature or music. Participants should desirably have some experience with theories of international relations as well as with discourse analysis (in the broadest sense).
Content The discipline of International Relations has recently discovered popular culture both as a subject of empirical study and as a pool of metaphors and analogies to illustrate contemporary political problems. Arts and writing are an important mirror of the dominant political imageries of a given time. Hence, some even speak of a (pop-)cultural turn in IR. Others have criticized the use of popcultural analogies, especially in teaching: since Hollywood movies or popular TV-shows draw on already hegemomic understandings of the world, using them as examples to make sense of the world would ultimately reproduce existing power relations and discourses. The course will approach the nexus between the culture and international (security) politics from two angles: On the one hand, we will ask how these threats are socially constructed through popular culture. On the other, hand we seek to investigate how popcultural discourses shape the ways in which international politics is conceived and practiced.
Recommended literature Stephen B. Dyson 2015: Otherworldly Politics: The International Relations of Star Trek, Game of Thrones, and Battlestar Galactica, Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press. Dan W. Drezner 2014: Theories of International Politics and Zombies: Revived Edition, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Daniel H. Nexon, Iver B. Neumann 2006 (Hg.): Harry Potter and International Relations, Boulder, CO: Rowman & Littlefield.
Teaching methods Lectures, short-inputs by the students (no presentations), group works, discussions, smaller empirical analyses.
Basis of valuation Non-graded course: Passing the course requires regular attendance as well as active partipation.
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: high; Number of participants: 5 - 16.
6106-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Mon, Prep. Meeting 7.11.2016 (14.00-16.00) Thu, 8.12.2016 (10.00-17.00) Fri, 9.12.2016 (10.00-17.00), begin: 07.11.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
The Middle East Conflict in International Relations Lecturer:
Dr. Margret Johannsen (IFSH), Phone: 040/ 866 077‐43, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The course conveys basic information on the Middle East Conflict, the oldest still virulent regional conflict with a severe impact on international politics. An investigation of four schools of thought in International Relations (realism, institutionalism, liberalism, constructivism) will be undertaken in order to assess their achievements as well as their deficits in explaining selected aspects of the Middle East Conflict.
Required prior knowledge Participation at the preparatory meeting Monday 7/11/2016, 02.00-04.00 p.m. R. 002_16 is mandatory (for all participants, including Euromaster students and other students from the University of Hamburg). The topics for the students' individual presentations will be selected there. In preparation for this meeting it is necessary to read 'Muriel Asseburg/Jan Busse: Der Nahostkonflikt. Geschichte, Positionen, Perspektiven, München 2016' (128 S.). Assured reading comprehension of English and German academic texts with a high degree of difficulty; assured listening comprehension of English and German oral contributions with a medium degree of difficulty; assured German or English speaking ability with a medium degree of difficulty.
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Content Studying core parameters of the Middle East Conflict: history (immigration and colonization, wars, peace processes), actors (parties to the conflict, external actors, governments, sub-state actors), conflict dimensions (territory, national movements, governance, religion, violence); testing selected schools of thought in International Relations (realism, institutionalism, liberalism, constructivism) as for their explanatory power in analysing the Middle East Conflict. Theory-based case study and problem solving methods.
Recommended literature Gert Krell: Theorien in den Internationalen Beziehungen, in: Michael Staack (Hrsg.): Einführung in die Internationale Politik. Studienbuch, 5. Aufl., München 2012, S. 31-81. Margret Johannsen: Konfliktportrait Nahost. Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung. http://www.bpb.de/internationales/weltweit/innerstaatliche-konflikte/54655/nahost, 10.3.2016. Margret Johannsen: Der Nahost-Konflikt, 3. aktualisierte Aufl., Wiesbaden 2011. (175 S.). Muriel Asseburg/Jan Busse: Der Nahostkonflikt. Geschichte, Positionen, Perspektiven, München 2016 (128 S.). Helga Baumgarten: Kampf um Palästina - Was wollen Hamas und Fatah, Freiburg 2013 (223 S.)
Teaching methods Individual reading of academic and journalistic texts and their analysis in the seminar; short presentations, supported by media, by teacher and students; cooperative problem solving.
Basis of valuation • Presentation of 15-20 minutes (choice of media at the student's own choice) • Handout (2 pages)
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: high; Number of participants: 8 - 16.
6108-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Thu, 1.12.2016 (10.00-18.00) Fri, 2.12.2016 (10.00-18.00), begin: 01.12.2016, location: Hamburg
The Arctic in international security: national and comprehensive security in the Nordic Arctic and the Pacific Arctic Lecturer:
Professor, Barents Chair in Politics Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen , Email:
[email protected] Objectives Learning outcomes After passing this course, the students have the following learning outcome: Knowledge The student has ● Knowledge about the Arctic as a case of international politics ● Knowledge about how IR theory can be used to analyze and discuss the Arctic ● Knowledge about the relationship between Nordic democratic small states and USSR/Russia as authoritarian super/great power Skills The student is able to: ● Apply IR theory to analyze Nordic positions in the Arctic vis-a-vis USSR/Russia ● Apply IR theory to analyze and discuss international politics and political economy in the Arctic ● Apply IR theory to structure and formulate complex professional arguments about international politics in the Arctic and the region in the international system ● Independent problem solving based on academic skills Competences The student is able to: ● Analyze and discuss different public, private and civil society actors’ interests and positions concerning Arctic questions ● Formulate policies for public, private and civil society actors based on theory-driven analysis ● Participate in public debate on this topic and communicate research questions, analyses and conclusions in High North Politics to specialists and the public
Required prior knowledge Knowledge of international relations theory is beneficial, but I value interdisciplinarity, so I am very happy to accommodate students with different backgrounds
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Content The course is divided into three main parts: 1) The Arctic in the international system, historically, today and in the future; 2) Nordic Arctic security; 3) Pacific Arctic Security This course is an International Relations course. The students must understand that the Arctic is an important case of international politics. The students must be able to use general IR theories to discuss and analyze the Arctic and its subregions, and be able to apply these regions as cases for discussing general IR theory questions. We analyse and discuss the historical, current and future place of the Arctic in international systemic processes: intra-Western power transition and current as well as future power transition from West to East and from state to non-state actors. How does this power transition affect the Arctic and the Nordic small states. The Arctic illustrates general processes and theoretical debates about power transition. The question of Asian observer status in the Arctic Council is used for discussion of the concept of power and how status quo powers react to rising powers. The Arctic is used to discuss different security concepts theoretically and empirically as well as different foreign and security instruments concerning two case-regions, the Nordic Arctic and the Pacific Arctic, where USSR/Russia meets the West. We will discuss the spectrum from traditional military national security to comprehensive security instruments. The Arctic are suited to discuss and analyze the interplay between military and soft security policy instruments. Such discussions train students in applying IR theory and be conscious of assumptions by different paradigms of courses of conflict and the policy implications of paradigms. We discuss realism and balance of power and deterrence in the North, liberal theory on the importance of the nature of Soviet/Russian state and society and constructivism for the importance of identity. Should Nordic small states focus on a credible alliance with the USA (NATO-members) and/or deterrence and what is the optimal policy for this? Or should they seek to influence the nature of the Russian state and society in a more open and democratic direction through peopleto-people, environmental, educational, scientific, cultural, etc collaboration (“hard” security policy by “soft” security means)? In the Pacific Arctic and adjacent regions, majors powers, USA, USSR/Russia, China, Japan, Canada and the Korea Peninsula meet. Many of these powers have national security competition and unresolved maritime and territorial disputes. However, they also collaborate on fisheries management, environmental protection and research, people-to-people and other areas, which makes for a valuable comparison with the Nordic Arctic.
Recommended literature Heininen, Lassi (2013) Finland as an Arctic and European State Finland¹s Northern Dimension (policy), in Robert W. Murray and Anita Dey Nuttall (eds) International Relations and the Arctic: Understanding Policy and Governance. Cambria, 321-348.http://www.cambriapress.com/cambriapress.cfm?template=4&bid=594 http://www.cambriapress.com/cambriapress.cfm? template=4&bid=594 Moe, Arild, Daniel Fjærtoft & Indra Øverland (2011), "Space and Timing: Why was the Barents Sea Delimitation Dispute Resolved in 2010?" Polar Geography 34: 145-162 (18 s.). http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1088937X.2011.597887#.VMeTTk3wtmN Kristoffersen, Berit (2014), "'Securing' Geography: Framings, Logics and Strategies in the Norwegian High North", i R.C. Powell & K. Dodds (red.), Polar Geopolitics?, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. (18 s.) Bertelsen, Rasmus Gjedssø, LI, Xing, Gregersen, Mette Højris (2016) Chinese Arctic Science Diplomacy: An Instrument for Achieving the Chinese Dream? in Global Challenges in the Arctic Region : Sovereignty, Environment and Geopolitical Balance (I will find a reference on Sea of Okhotsk collaboration)
Teaching methods Seminar-style discussions. Video-guest lectures with select key Nordic, Russian and East Asian academics and practitioners.
Basis of valuation I am very flexible to the demands of IFSH. Personally, I strongly prefer group work, where groups have to produce a theory-driven practical product as an analysis or strategy. The groups should present to all, and all groups must question all other groups.
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 1 - 100.
6109-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Sat, 5.11.2016 (10.00-16.00) Sun, 6.11.2016 (10.00-16.00), begin: 05.11.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_ 023
US Foreign Policy Lecturer:
Jeff Montrose , Email:
[email protected] Objectives The goal of the course is to attain a better understanding of foreign policy decisions of the United States of America. At the end of this course students will be able to … • describe and give examples of the four US foreign policy schools of thought • describe the main stages in the rise of the US to its current position in the international order since 1945 • analyze reasons for major foreign policy decisions since 1945 in relation to the four schools of thought
Required prior knowledge Good knowledge of English; interest in the subject
Content The course conveys basic information concerning US foreign policy schools of thought (Jeffersonian, Hamiltonian, Jacksonian, Wilsonian). The strengths and shortcoming of each school will be discussed with specific examples of US foreign policy decisions.
Recommended literature Mead, W. R. (2001). Special Providence: American foreign policy and how it changed the world. New York: Knopf. Course Reader
Teaching methods Introductory lecture by the instructor; discussion; group work with short presentations
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Basis of valuation Active participation
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 16.
6110-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 1)
1 CP
Sat, 22.10.2016 (10.00-18.00) Sun, 23.10.2016 (10.00-18.00), begin: 22.10.2016, location: Hamburg
Dilemmas of Intervention. The International Afghanistan Project and Local Realities Lecturer:
Dr. Philipp Münch , Phone: 0331/9714‐488, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The students understand the basic rationalities of international military and development actors. They also have an impression of local conditions for state formation, peace, and development in conflict countries outside the OECD world. The students understand the dilemmas which may arise from international interventions. They have learned to analyze them by applying theories of peace and conflict research and security studies. They received knowledge on the Afghanistan case - the largest civil-military intervention after the end of the Cold War.
Required prior knowledge Students should be able to understand, reflect upon and discuss academic texts in English. They should also be able to do conceptual work on a basic level.
Content In interventions, international military and development actors often refer to the legitimacy and donor requirements of their domestic audiences, the terms of office of their home governments or competition with other organizations. The targeted local actors are, however, mostly part of local figurations which demand that they redistribute acquired resources, ward off competitors, and refer to traditions. Contradictions resulting from these international and local rationalities are often crucial for success or failure of the interventions concerned. This BLV will deal with them by focusing on the case of the international Afghanistan project which started in 2001. Special attention will be given to the north-eastern region. In the first half of the BLV, the lecturer will present the decisive societal issues in Afghanistan and the basic conditions for international security policy at the eve of the intervention. During the second half, students will form working groups and establish an agenda for the intervention from a developmental, military, and Afghan perspective. Afterwards, they will present and discuss their results and apply methods of peace and conflict research and security studies.
Recommended literature Barfield, Thomas, Afghanistan. A Cultural and Political History, Princeton, NJ 2010 Martin, Mike, An Intimate War. An Oral History of the Helmand Conflict, 1978-2012, London 2014 Maley, William, The Afghanistan Wars, 2. ed., Houndmills 2009 Münch, Philipp, Local Afghan Power Structures and the International Military Intervention. A Review of Developments in Badakhshan and Kunduz Provinces, Afghanistan Analysts Network November 2013 Suhrke, Astri, When More Is Less. The International Project in Afghanistan, New York 2011
Teaching methods Lecture, working groups, presentations, discussion
Basis of valuation Active participation
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: high; Number of participants: 6 - 20.
621-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 2)
1 CP
Sat, 3.12.2016 (9.30-16.30) Sun, 4.12.2016 (9.30-14.00), begin: 03.12.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Hans‐Joachim Heintze (IFHV), Phone: 49(0)234/32‐27933, Email: Hans‐
[email protected] Charlotte Lülf (IFHV), Email:
[email protected] Objectives Students will get an overview of the basic norms of International Humanitarian Law and its implementation. Practical case studies will be discussed and evaluated. The issue of enforcement by international mechanisms will be treated as well.
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Required prior knowledge Basic knowledge of international relations or international law.
Content Concept and purpose of International humanitarian law International humanitarian law as a branch of public international law Sources of International humanitarian law (Hague Law, Geneva Law, Customary Law) Distinction between Civilians and Combatants Prisoners of war Protection of Civilians and occupation Persons "hors de combat" Non international armed conflicts Implementation and International Criminal Law International humanitarian law and human rights
Recommended literature Frits Kalshoven, Liesbeth Zegveld: Constraints on the waging of war : an introduction to international humanitarian law, ICRC Geneva 2001, 223 pp., 30 SF; available: www.icrc.org/Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/html/p0793 Article by Heintze, On the relationship between human rights law protection and international humanitarian law, in: www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList589/BC9B4B72537E5897C1256F96003D2C4F Best overview: Sassoli/Bouvier, How does law protect in war?, ICRC 1999. D. Fleck (ed.), International humanitarian law, Oxford 1995. Web site of the ICRC, topic: IHL
Teaching methods Lectures and working groups
Basis of valuation Active participation
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 6 - 16.
622-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 2)
1 CP
Sat, 14.1.17 (10.00-19.00) Sun, 15.1.17 (10.00-19.00), begin: 14.01.2017, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Defending Human Rights - Of Victims and Perpetrators International Criminal Courts and Tribunals - Theory and Practice Lecturer:
LL.M. (Utrecht), M.A. Isabel Düsterhöft (KFIBS), Email:
[email protected] RA Dr. Mayeul Hiéramente , Email:
[email protected] Objectives The seminar should allow the participants to acquire basic knowledge of international criminal law and to gain an insight into the work of the International Criminal Courts and Tribunals. Based on this insight, the seminar will address the juridical and political implications of international criminal prosecutions in crisis area and discuss the difficult balance between protecting the victims and the rights of the (presumed) perpetrators.
Required prior knowledge Interest in International Law and especially International Criminal Law; basic knowledge of International Law recommended
Content We envisage the following course structure: - Introduction into International Criminal Law (Basic terminology, substantive and procedural law) - Historical overview (Nuremberg, ICTY, ICTR, SCSL, ECCC, STL, ICC) - The role of the victim in international criminal proceedings - The role of the defence at international criminal courts and tribunal
Recommended literature Participants will be informed after registration.
Teaching methods Presentation, short presentations by the participants, discussion
Basis of valuation Short presentation, oral participation
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 20.
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623-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 2)
1 CP
Sat, 21.1.2017 (10.00-18.00) Sun, 22.1.2017 (10.00-15.00), begin: 21.01.2017, location: IFSH, R. 002_ 016
The prohibition of the use of force in crisis? Theory and state practice with regard to the prohibition of the use of force under international law based on case studies Lecturer:
M.P.S. Marija Peran , Phone: +49 30 66633‐1039, Email: m.peran@caritas‐berlin.de M.Sc. (LSE) Johannes Socher , Email: socher@foev‐speyer.de Objectives The students get an understanding of the fundamental principles of international law in the realm of military use of force. To this end, the different exceptions of the use of force will be conveyed through case studies of specific conflicts. By that, the students get an understanding of the flexibility of one of the core concepts of international law.
Required prior knowledge Basic knowledge in international law desirable, readiness for preparatory studies and participation in discussions.
Content Following a general overview of the history, content and scope of the prohibition of the use of force, its possible exceptions in modern international law will be discussed. In the main part of the seminar, students will present case studies, in which they take position for one of the parties of the conflict and argue against each other. In the subsequent debates, the raised arguments will be further discussed and questioned. The following case studies come to mind: the fight against "Islamic State" and the collective right to self-defense; the invasion of Iraq and the "pre-emptive strike" doctrine of the Bush administration; the NATO airstrike in Kosovo and the debate about humanitarian intervention ("responsibility to protect"); the military intervention of Russia in Ukraine and protection of nationals abroad as an unwritten exception from the prohibition of the use of force, et al. Finally, other ongoing conflicts will be considered and the reasons for the international community’s behavior discussed.
Recommended literature Ipsen, Völkerrecht (Munich: C. H. Beck, 6th edition 2014); Randelzhofer / Dorr, 'Article 2 (4)' in Simma, The Charter of the United Nations - A Commentary (Oxford: Oxford University Press 2012), 200-234; Randelzhofer /Nolte, 'Article 51' in Simma, ibid. (free content available at http://opil.ouplaw.com/view/10.1093/law/9780199639779.001.0001/law-9780199639779-chapter-66); Fassbender, , 'Die Gegenwartskrise des völkerrechtlichen Gewaltverbots vor dem Hintergrund der geschichtlichen Entwicklung', in Europäische Grundrechtezeitschrift 2004, 241-256; Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua (Nicaragua v United States of America), ICJ Reports, 1986, 14. Each student will be provided with additional material on their case study.
Teaching methods Reading of compulsory texts, introduction by the lecturers, presentation of case studies by the participants with handouts and discussions.
Basis of valuation Presentations by the students with handouts, active participation in the subsequent discussions, continous presence.
Language, Level, Number of participants German; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 6 - 16.
631-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 3)
1 CP
Thu, 15.12.2016 (10.00-17.00), begin: 15.12.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Is Confidence Building Feasible in Cyberspace? Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck (IFSH/IFAR), Phone: 040/ 866077‐21, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The seminar aims to determine the scope, extent and players of the postulated cyber-threat more closely and intends to describe and discuss possible consequences, contradictions and possibilities for national and international preparedness especially confidence building.
Required prior knowledge Basic knowledge of International Relations and Arms Control
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Content The public discourse on security in cyberspace has intensified in recent years. The reason, on the one hand, are almost daily attacks on companies, government agencies and websites; on the other hand, the fact that organizations such as NATO, the OSCE and the European Union, have declared the cyber-security as their new task. Confidence building measures as well as offensive strategies or deterrence are to be discussed. After the discovery of Stuxnet and cyber-attacks on Estonia and Georgia concerns are also mounting that states and their critical infrastructure could be attacked directly by sub-state actors or antagonistic state. An arms race might be the result. The disclosed surveillance of intelligence services is also pointing to the militarisation of cyberspace.
Recommended literature Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, July 2011 http://www.defense.gov/news/d20110714cyber.pdf Joseph Nye: Cyber Power, Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, May 2010 http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/cyber-power.pdf Eneken Tikk: Ten Rules for Cyber Security, in: Survival Vol. 53(3), June/July 2011, pp. 119-132. Ingo Ruhmann: Rüstungskontrolle gegen den Cyberkrieg? In: Telepolis, 4.1.2010 http://www.heise.de/tp/artikel/31/31797/1.html Peritz, Aki J., and Michael Sechrist. "Protecting Cyberspace and the US National Interest." Discussion Paper, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, September 2010 http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/cyberpower.pdf
Teaching methods Reading of articles, short presentations and subsequent discussions
Basis of valuation Active participation and a short presentation
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 16.
632-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 3)
1 CP
Sat, 17.12.2016 (9.00-17.00) Sun, 18.12.2016 (9.00-17.00), begin: 17.12.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_ 016
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) control in the Middle East: International and regional apporaches to the WMDFree Zone Lecturer:
Tomisha Bino , Email:
[email protected] Objectives 1) Gain or further knowledge on the history of WMD development, use and control in the Middle East. 2) Understand the different security challenges facing the key actors and their approaches to non-proliferation and arms control in the region. 3) Gain insight into the political as well as the technical aspects of non-proliferation and arms control negotiations using the WMD-Free Zone as a case study.
Required prior knowledge Interest is essential. Knowledge of the non-conventional arms control regimes and or Middle East security is preferable, but not essential.
Content The course will be divided into two parts: In the first part, the course will discuss the role of the major non-conventional arms control treaties (NPT, BWC, CWC)in addressing the threat of WMD in the Middle East, highlighting both their potential and limitations. It will also explore the WMD-Free Zone proposal within its regional context as well as its wider arms control context. This shall be achieved through short presentations given by the participants, followed by discussions within the group. The second part of the course will a scenario-planning exercise, which will be based on the information accumulated from the first part to develop strategic thinking on ways to move the WMD-Free Zone forward.
Recommended literature CORE: Lewis, Patricia M. (2013), A Middle East free of nuclear weapons: possible, probable or pipe-dream?. International Affairs, 89: 433–450. Kane, Chen and Mukhatzhanova, Gaukhar (2012), FAQ: The 2012 Middle East Conference, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation, URL: http://www.nonproliferation.org/faq-the-2012-middle-east-conference/ Aboul-Enein, Sameh (2016), A Nuclear-Free Zone for the Middle East, NATO Defence College, URL: http://www.css.ethz.ch/en/services/digitallibrary/articles/article.html/bf74f781-ded2-448e-9498-e4590b5448d2 OPTIONAL Landau, Emily B. and Stein, Shimon (2013), Israel, Region Need Middle East Security Forum, Al-Monitor, URL: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/05/regionalsecurity-dialogue.html Landau, Emily B. (2008), ACRS: what worked, what didn't, and what could be relevant for the region today, INSS, URL: http://www.inss.org.il/uploadImages/systemFiles/ACRS%20what%20worked,%20what%20didn't,%20and%20what% 20could%20be%20relevant%20for%20the%20region%20today%20-%201.7.pdf
Teaching methods Short presentations by participants followed by group discussions. A scenario-planning exercise building on information presented.
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Basis of valuation Presentations and active participation.
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 15.
641-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 4)
1 CP
Thu, 20.10.2016 Fri, 21.10.2016, begin: 20.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Intercultural Communication and Cooperation Lecturer:
M.A., M.P.S. Naida Mehmedbegović Dreilich (IFSH), Phone: 040‐866‐077‐34, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Students should be able to analyze intercultural communication from various perspectives and explain its difficulties by using different theoretical concepts. Participants will get a better knowledge of personal cultural imprint and its positive and negative potential (synergies, ethnocentrism etc.). The course also aims at developing a strategic competence that enables students to understand the situational context and to create and apply appropriate strategies in order to improve intercultural relations.
Required prior knowledge None
Content Intercultural Communication is an interdisciplinary academic field. This course presents various perspectives to analyze the dynamics of intercultural communication like the perspective of anthropology (concepts of culture), linguistics (culture specific communicative conventions, intercultural misunderstandings) and psychology (attribution, stereotypes, culture specific values, adaptation). The students' own intercultural experience will build the background for the discussion of theoretical concepts, so that experiences of intercultural encounters can be reflected, analysed and expanded. The course is designed to develop the students' individual intercultural competence by exploring the practical implications of relevant research results. In this way the course will prepare or accompany the students' stay abroad or their present and future involvement in international teams. Contents of the seminar: definition of culture, dimensions of cultural differences, simulation game, analysis of critical incidents, C-P-S model, LAC model, culture shock and acculturation model.
Recommended literature Bolten, Jürgen (Ed.) (2004): Interkulturelles Handeln in der Wirtschaft. Sternenfels / Berlin: Wissenschaft & Praxis; Clyne, Michael (1994): Intercultural Communication at Work. Cultural values in discourse. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; Jandt, Fred (2004): An Introduction to Intercultural Communication. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publication; Gudykunst, William B. / Kim, Young Yun (1992): Communicating with strangers. An approach to intercultural communication. New York: McGraw-Hill. Podsiadlowski, Astrid (2004): Interkulturelle Kommunikation und Zusammenarbeit. München: Vahlen.
Teaching methods PowerPoint presentations, group work, reflexion of students' own experiences, positioning exercises, work with metaplan, simulation game (depending on the number of participants)
Basis of valuation Active participation in the seminar, writing of a 3-5 pages long "Intercultural Biography"
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 8 - 16.
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642-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 4)
1 CP
Sat, 19.11.2016 (9.00-17.00) Sun, 20.11.2016 (9.00-14.00), begin: 19.11.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_ 016
Non-State Actors in Conflict Transformation Lecturer:
Vanessa Prinz (BF), Phone: +49‐30‐844154‐66, Email: v.prinz@berghof‐foundation.org Objectives This course aims to, offer an introduction to theories and concepts of conflict transformation; present students with patterns of contemporary armed conflict and characteristics of non-state armed groups in inner-state conflicts; offer practice-oriented learning and familiarise students with a number of anaytical instruments to analyse and support processes of conflict transformation.
Required prior knowledge To prepare for the course, all participants are kindly asked to gain knowledge about one current or past intra-state conflict. In the scope of the course, the participants will apply a number of instruments of conflict resolution, among them an Actors Mapping on "their" case study. Willingness to discuss and work in groups; willingness to participatory and practice-oriented learning
Content The one-and-a-half-day course will be covering the following topics: 1. Introduction to the concept of conflict transformation 2. Patters of contemporary armed conflicts and characteristics of non-state armed groups, as well as NSAG-civil society interactions 3. Formats and content of peace negotiation processes between state and non-state actors 4. Inclusivity as a principle and practice in peace negotiations, peace agreements and implementation processes
Recommended literature Berghof Foundation (ed.) (2012). Berghof Glossary on Conflict Transformation. 20 notions for theory and practice. Online at http://www.berghof-foundation.org/en/glossary/ Dudouet, Veronique (2009). From War to Politics: Resistance/Liberation Movements in Transition. Berghof Report No. 17. April 2009. Online at www.berghof-conflictresearch.org/documents/publications/br17e.pdf Ricigliano, Robert (2005, ed). Engaging Armed Groups in Peace Processes. London: Conciliation Resources Accord Series. Online at www.c-r.org/our-work/accord/engaging-groups/contents.php Schneckener, Ulrich (2009). Spoilers or Governance actors? Engaging Armed Non-state Groups in Areas of Limited Statehood. Online at www.sfb-governance.de/publikationen/sfbgov_wp/wp21_en/SFB-Governance_Working_Paper_No21.pdf?1277900587
Teaching methods Introductury lecture and preparation of one case study, presentations by lecturer and students, discussion, small group work, mapping exercise, negotiation simulation exercise
Basis of valuation I'm looking forward to diligently prepared, highly motivated and keen-to-debate course participants :)
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: high; Number of participants: 5 - 20.
643-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 4)
1 CP
Thu, 26.01.2016 (09.00-17.00), begin: 26.01.2017, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Child Soldiers: Reasons, Reality and Consequences Lecturer:
Janel Galvanek (BF), Phone: 030844 154‐59, Email: j.galvanek@berghof‐foundation.org Objectives The goal of this course is to understand the basic reasons for the use of child soldiers; the daily reality of being a child soldier; the personal and societal consequences of child soldiering; possible options for eradicating the practice.
Required prior knowledge Interest in the topic; otherwise, none. Some basic knowledge of DDR issues (Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration) would be beneficial.
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Content The following issues will be addressed during the seminar: the various countries which have used or are using child soldiers; the history of child soldiers; the reasons for the development of this practice over the last 2 decades; the reasons why armed groups use children; the various forms of recruiting children; the concept of “volunteering”; the daily life and tasks of child soldiers; girl child soldiers; the legal definition of a child soldier; various legal instruments and international agreements prohibiting the use of child soldiers, and the reintegration process.
Recommended literature Chapter 3: “The Underlying Causes”, Chapter 5: “Turning a Child into a Soldier” and Chapter 10: “Turning a Soldier Back into a Child” in Singer, P.W., Children at War, Berkeley: University of California Press, 2006. Chapter 6, “The Concept of Volunteering” in Brett, Rachel and Irma Specht, Young Soldiers: Why they Choose to Fight. Boulder, Colorado: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2004. Other current literature will be sent to the students in fall 2016.
Teaching methods Introduction lecture by the instructor; discussion of the literature; case studies
Basis of valuation Active participation; reading and preparation of the literature in advance
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 8 - 16.
644-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 4)
1 CP
Sat, 26.11. and Sun, 27.11, begin: 26.11.2016, location: IThF
Ethics of terrorism and counter-terrorism Lecturer:
Noreen van Elk , Phone: 004917631171912, Email:
[email protected] Objectives The aim of the seminar "ethics of terrorism and counter-terrorism" is to analyze the complex subject area of terrorism and counterterrorism from an ethical-philosophical perspective. Furthermore, it will be what practical and political implications might follow from those considerations. The theme of the seminar is characterized by the fact that it is treated in the public debate with many a priori assumptions. I a more comprehensive way, the seminar therefore aims to reveal and criticize such a priori assumptions through the active promotion of critical thinking and reflective skills in dealing with moral and legal issues of terrorism and the fight against terrorism.
Required prior knowledge Students should have an interest in the study of terrorism and in the critical engagement with questions concerning the nature of terrorism, its emergence as well as its containment.
Content In the first part of the seminar we will look at the different facets and manifestations of "terrorism" and the consequent problem of definition, which are indispensable subjects for the development of the theme. In the further course of the seminar, the two most important aspects of the ethics of terrorism and the fight against terrorism will be considered in more detail. This means, that we are concerned on the one hand with the moral problems of combating terrorism in the form of the Global War on Terror, such as the question on the legitimacy of the use of torture and on the need for military action in the fight against terrorism. However as in most conflicts a second aspect is often left out, we also intensively want to address the question on which various moral justification arguments are invoked by terrorists themselves as support for the legitimacy of their use of terrorist violence. In addition to the question of the moral motives and arguments, the question of the causes of terrorist violence should not remain open, since they are not necessarily identical. The possible so-called "root causes" of terrorism we will mainly approach from a social science perspective, in order to reach a more comprehensive understanding of terrorism. In a final step, the findings from the various subject areas should contribute to the joint analysis of the recent counter-terrorism strategies and help to critically evaluate and conceptualize first rudiments for a possible realignment of these strategies.
Recommended literature BELLAMY, A.J., Fighting Terror. Ethical Dilemmas, London, Zed Books, 2008. BJORGO, T. (ED.), Root causes of Terrorism, Myths, Reality and Ways Forward, London, Routledge, 2005. DUFFY, H., the War on Terror and the Framework of International Law, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2005. EVANGELISTA, M., Law. Ethics. And the War on Terror, Cambridge, Polity Press, 2008. MEGGLE, G. (ED), Ethics of terrorism counterterrorism, Frankfurt, Ontos Verlag, 2005.
Teaching methods Self-directed learning and individualized knowledge appropriation are the didactic focus of the seminar. Through the active involvement of students they will be given the possibility to develop their ability to independently analyse problems and critical issues. By encouraging individual positioning using various social forms, the students are given the opportunity to expand selfreflective skills in order to thus form an profound opinion on the multi-layered core theme of the seminar.
Basis of valuation Active participation of the students is wished-for.
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 25.
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651-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 5)
1 CP
Sat, 12.11.2016 (10.00-16.00) Sun, 13.11.2016(10.00-14.00), begin: 12.11.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002 _016
Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) of ExCombatants: Approaches, Successes and Failures Lecturer:
Tobias Pietz (ZIF), Phone: 030 520056530, Email: t.pietz@zif‐berlin.org Objectives a) To understand the concept of DDR and its different phases of implementation; b) To critically analyse the lessons learned from DDR programs in different countries; c) To gain an overview over the practical requirements of DDR programs in the field
Required prior knowledge Basic knowledge of UN peace operations since the mid-90ties
Content a) Introduction to DDR; b) Presentation& discussion of DDR Missions; c) Simulation& some exercises on practical design and implementation of DDR
Recommended literature 1. A critical overview: http://english.nupi.no/content/download/13642/128894/version/6/file/WP-774-Muggah.pdf 2. Looking back from the UN's perspective: http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/documents/DDR_retrospective.pdf 3. A quick summary on page 26 of the Toolbox (German): http://www.zifberlin.org/fileadmin/uploads/analyse/dokumente/veroeffentlichungen/Toolbox_Krisenmanagement_SWP_ZIF.pdf
Teaching methods Lecture, simulation exercise, interactive exercises
Basis of valuation Attendance and active participation
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 10 - 18.
652-BLV
Block seminar Block seminar (Associated module: 5)
1 CP
Thu, 27.10.2016 (10.-18.00) Fri, 28.10. (10.00-18.00), begin: 27.10.2016, location: IFSH, R. 002_016
Taking Stock of a Region: Latin American Political Developments versus Economic Outcomes Lecturer:
Dr. Miguel A. Buitrago (GIGA), Phone: 040 4282 5591, Email: buitrago@giga‐hamburg.de Objectives Students will become familiar with basic democratic theory and the implementation of political-economy as an interdisciplinary approach to better understand political, economic and social phenomena. At the same time, based on a problem-oriented approach, students will gain insights into the political, economic and social reality of the Latin American region and learn about structures, processes and governance in the democratic system using quantitative and qualitative evidence. Lastly, students will gain insights on analysis, synthesis, application, creation, evaluation as well as explanatory skills, at different levels of abstraction.
Required prior knowledge There are no pre-requisites for this seminar. Students are required to have interests on the topic and the region as well as the willingness to learn, discuss and work to earn the credits for the seminar. In addition, students are expected to, in anticipation of the date of the seminar, prepare a presentation (group or individual, depending on the number of students taking part in the seminar) on a particular issue/event in a Latin American country and explore the effects of such issue/event on economic outcomes. The distribution of issues/events will be coordinated prior to the first day of the seminar. A handout is suggested, in order to allow students to follow the presentation closely. In addition, students are expected to actively participate in the discussion.
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Content In the course of the last four decades, the Latin American region has come to fully embrace democracy as a preferred form of government. The consequences were: the political elites have grown conscientious in their democratic role; governments have come to fully embrace the formal rules, which have largely become routine; and economic growth has returned. However, under this positive surface, the region still suffers from extreme poverty and inequality, endemic corruption, weak institutions, and a sobering declining faith on democracy. What explains this paradoxical outcome? What role play difficult to quantify political factors such as ethnicity, social movements, corruption, inequality, migration, populism, caudillism, political culture, popular sovereignty, regionalism, international relations, regional integration, political reforms, etc.? The seminar will analyze, from the politicaleconomy perspective, the Latin American region’s experience in the last four decades. It will provide a systematic approach for the study of the effects of the above mentioned factors on economic outcomes. In doing so, it will try to analyze and explain the questions raised by the hotly debated concept of the paradox of democracy in Latin America.
Recommended literature Suggested: Isbester, Katherine, ed. 2011. The Paradox of Democracy in Latin America. Ten Country Studies of Division and Resilience. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. Hellinger, Daniel C. 2011 and 2015. Comparative Politics of Latin America. Democracy at Last? New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group. Kingstone, Peter. 2011. The Political Economy of Latin America. New York and London: Routledge.
Teaching methods My approach to teaching is based on a combination of the Socratic and the SAMR methods and the implementation of higher order thinking skills.
Basis of valuation Evaluation will be based on Presentations (group or individual, depending on the number of students taking part in the seminar) and subsequent relevant active discussion. Presentations will be determined before the seminar with the help of email and a course blog. Update: Course blog now available: http://takingstockoflatinamerica.blogspot.de/ In order to explore the impact of factors/issues/events on economic performance, students are asked to choose one factor/issue/event in a particular Latin American country and explore its relationship with economic performance. One example might be, the impact social ethnic movements have had on the economic performance of Bolivia. To achieve that, eeach student must prepare a 25 minute presentation. Discussion will follow in a block of time after each presentation. Please come ready to present as we will set the order for presentations at the beginning of the seminar. We will also discuss the short brakes before we start. Students can take an approach of their preference; however the presentation must address the following questions: • Which country are we talking about? • Basic facts about the country • Explicative historical context leading to the factor/issue/event chosen • How has the economy evolved in recent times? • What is the link between factor/issue/event and the performance of the economy? • Can that be quantified? • Who are the involved actors? • What about the democratic institutions? Is there any impact? • What is the nature of the linkage? (conflictive, productive, corruptive, etc.) • Conclusions
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: medium; Number of participants: 5 - 15.
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Module VII Practical and Research Module Compulsory module
721-RI
RI seminar
3 CP
Mon, 3.4.2017 - 7.4.2017, begin: 03.04.2017, location: Wien
International Organisations in Vienna. Central Focus on the OSCE and the United Nations (Study Trip to Vienna) Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck (IFSH/IFAR), Phone: 040/ 866077‐21, Email:
[email protected] Mag. iur. Dipl‐ Soz.Wiss. , M.P.S. Teodora Aurora Vrancean , Email:
[email protected] Objectives Various international organisations based in Vienna will be introduced to the students. This is meant to provide or consolidate the knowledge of the organisations' tasks and possibilities for action. Special attention will be paid to the new security policy challenges of the 21st century. A further objective is to get a comprehensive idea of the day-to-day work of the international organisations' staff.
Required prior knowledge Basic knowledge of the international organisations based in Vienna (members, procedures, policies), interest in the topic, motivation and willingness to study and to learn. Travel and accomodation costs (Flight: early booking price about 100 Euros and hotel about 150 Euros double/triple room in hostels or private apartments - early booking advisable) are to be paid by the participants. It is desirable that the majority of the students participate in both study trips. You will be officially registered by 01.04.2016
Content 1. Visit of the OSCE-Headquarters; lectures about its institutions, structures and policies 2. Participation in a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council 3. Visit of the VIC/ Vienna International Center; briefing on the UN institutions and structures 4. Lecture at the IAEO and/or the CTBTO 5. Lecture at UNIDO 6. Lecture at UNODC 7. Visit of the Permanent Mission of the FRG to the UN in Vienna and the OSCE; briefing on the FRG’s policy 8. Visit of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency 9. Visit of the Austrian Institute of International Policy; briefing on Austrian foreign policy(OIIP) 10. Visit of the OFID 11. Visit of the ICMPD/ International Center for Migration Policy Development. For more details please consult the minutes of the last seminars: http://ifsh.de/en/teaching/mps/resources-for-students/
Recommended literature IFSH (Ed.): OSZE-Jahrbuch 2013, Baden-Baden; Ines-Jacqueline Werkner, Janet Kursawe, Margret Johannsen, Bruno Schoch und Marc von Boemcken. (Ed.): Friedensgutachten 2014, Lit Verlag Münster Kurt Tudyka: Die OSZE - Besorgt um Europas Sicherheit, Kooperation statt Konfrontation, Berlin (2007) United Nations: Basic knowledge about the United Nations (2006)
Teaching methods Lectures by experts and subsequent discussions; short presentations on specific thematic topics
Basis of valuation Writing minutes and/or an essay on specific topics; preparing questions for discussion rounds; written test at the end of the study trip
Language, Level, Number of participants German and/or English; Niveau: high; Number of participants: 20 - 28.
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3 CP
Mon, 15.05.2017 -19.05.2017, begin: 15.05.2017, location: außerhalb HH
Quo Vadis Europe? Common Security in Europe in the 21st Century (Study Trip to Bruxelles: NATO, EU) Lecturer:
Patrick Hartmann , Phone: +49 (0)40 6947‐23591 Dr. Patricia Schneider (IFSH), Phone: 040/ 866 077‐20, Email:
[email protected] Objectives Knowledge and insights concerning the possibilities and limitations of German security policy in the context of its inclusion into NATO and the European Union are directly communicated to the students on the spot. Both the Federal Republic of Germany's security political interests and their realization and the new challenges of security policy in the 21st century will be of special interest. Additionally, already existing knowledge on decision processes in the context of ESDP/CFSP shall be further consolidated.
Required prior knowledge Interest in the topic, willingness to cooperate and to learn, payment of fee (probably ca. 200 Euro for a double-bed room). The fee is relatively low because the seminar is sponsored by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Staat und Gesellschaft e.V. and a bus is provided by the Jugendoffizier of the German Armed Forces in Hamburg. Therefore accomodation as well as transport and some meals are included. However, these conditions/calculation make it necessary that almost all students participate (even though it is only obligatory to participate in at least one field excursion in the second semester). PhD students and (guest) researchers are also wellcome. You will be officially registered by 01.04.2016.
Content The role of Germany in international organisations, especially in NATO and the EU and with special regards to the role of armed forces. Perspectives and strategies of NATO/EU, MoD/BMZ, ICRC/EPLO. The exact program will be discussed beforehand. Please have a look at the minutes of the field trips of the last years: http://ifsh.de/en/teaching/mps/resources-for-students/
Recommended literature In addition to general readings on common security in Europe the students are expected to do further reading about 1-2 topics of the program to prepare questions.
Teaching methods Expert/guest presentations with discussions, short presentations of students (moderation techniques)
Basis of valuation 1. Taking minutes 2. Closing remarks of students for speakers 3. Active participation/good preparation 4. Short written exam
Language, Level, Number of participants English; Niveau: high; Number of participants: 20 - 28.
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Introductory Module: Orientation Unit 001-VO 031-IK 032-IK
Disciplinary Methods and Interdisciplinary Peace and Security Research German Foreign Policy between Global Responsibility and National Interests (Study trip to Berlin) Rhetoric and Presentation Skills
Module I: International Peace and Security Policy 101-VO
Introduction to Security Policy
111-VS 112-VS
The European Union as Actor between War and Peace European Security Policy: The OSCE
113-VS
Conflict and order in the post-Soviet space: state and nation-building since 1991, Russia's imperial identity, regional conflict dynamics and international conflict management Module II: International Law of Peacekeeping, Security and Conflict 201-VO
Public International Law I: General Principles
211-VS
Regional and Global Institutions for the Protection of Human Rights
Module III: Natural Sciences and Peace 301-VO 311-VS
Natural-Scientific Contributions to Peace Research Seminar „Science, Peace and Security Studies: Nuclear disarmament and arms races: Return of the Cold War? Module IV: Ethics and Peace 401-VO
Peace, Liberty, Justice - everything a question of political ethics?
411-VS
Immigration and ethics - ethical reflections on a current challenge
Module V: Political Security Economics 501-VO
Political Economy of Conflicts, Wars, Terrorism and Arms
511-VS
Russian Energy Policy
Module VI: Interdisciplinary Module 601-VO
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Carl-Friedrich von Weizsäcker-Friedensvorlesung: „Fluch oder Segen – Zum Verhältnis von Rohstoffen und Konflikten“ Academic Writing Practical Introduction to Methods of the Social Sciences
603-Ueb3 608-GP 609-FK 6101-BLV
Introduction into Discourse Analysis Group Consultation Hours Research Colloquium Armed Conflicts in Africa South of the Sahara
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Theories of Democratic Peace - Democracies between Readiness for and Fear of War - The West, the Ukraine-Crisis and the relationship to Russia The humanitarian crisis of the refugees: Logics of Action in the area of migration
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Migration flows and Organized Crime: European Security Strategies as a response to irregular migration and piracy in contrast with refugees perspectives. An exercise for working with interviews. From Darfur to the Seven Kingdoms: International relations and security policy in popular culture The Middle East Conflict in International Relations The Arctic in international security: national and comprehensive security in the Nordic Arctic and the Pacific Arctic US Foreign Policy Dilemmas of Intervention. The International Afghanistan Project and Local Realities Introduction to International Humanitarian Law Defending Human Rights - Of Victims and PerpetratorsInternational Criminal Courts and Tribunals - Theory and Practice The prohibition of the use of force in crisis? Theory and state practice with regard to the prohibition of the use of force under international law based on case studies Is Confidence Building Feasible in Cyberspace? Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) control in the Middle East: International and regional apporaches to the WMD-Free Zone Intercultural Communication and Cooperation Non-State Actors in Conflict Transformation Child Soldiers: Reasons, Reality and Consequences Ethics of terrorism and counter-terrorism Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) of Ex-Combatants: Approaches, Successes and Failures Taking Stock of a Region: Latin American Political Developments versus Economic Outcomes
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Module VII: Practical and Research Module 701-PF 721-RI 722-RI
Practical and Research Module International Organisations in Vienna. Central Focus on the OSCE and the United Nations (Study Trip to Vienna) Quo Vadis Europe? Common Security in Europe in the 21st Century (Study Trip to Bruxelles: NATO, EU)
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