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Studies in 17 countries – Western military interventions tend to be counterproductive Material grievances are a stronger breeding ground for extremism than political beliefs. File image. Photo: dpa picture alliance Material grievances – especially high youth unemployment – are a far greater breeding ground for extremism than religious or
Energy’s History. Toward a Global Canon, published by Daniela Russ und Thomas Turnbull We would like to draw your attention to a book co-edited by our junior professor Dr. Daniela Ruß. We are looking forward to a great enrichment for global history, which is summarized as follows by the
With a turbulent few weeks behind us, the world is still wondering where we are going. A few months ago there was no shortage of alarming developments around the world, but what we are witnessing these days few of us would have predicted. While in recent years the concept
by Hilal Subaşi As I complete my first semester in the Global Studies Department at Leipzig University, I am truly excited to reflect on this experience. My time at Leipzig University has been unforgettable, not only in terms of academics but also for my personal growth. The university’s multicultural
By Kanishka Joshi When I found out that my Erasmus Mundus Global Studies (EMGS) journey would begin in Vienna, I was beyond thrilled. The idea of studying in the ‘most liveable city in the world’ was exciting, but nothing could have prepared me for how immersive this experience would
By Marleen Aschmutat As a 22-year-old student, my academic journey has taken me across borders and into culturally rich environments. Before joining EMGS, I studied European Studies in Maastricht and completed a six-month internship with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Cameroon. These experiences shaped my interest in international relations