European Master in Global Studies

Summer Opening: Keynote lecture by Matthias Middell

Ana Martinez — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:30:53 +0000

We opened our summer term at the University of Leipzig with a keynote lecture „A world falling apart. A new world order in the making?“ by Prof Dr Matthias Middell. It was an great opportunity not only to discuss with the founding director of the Institute and current Vice-Rector for Internationalisation, but to reflect together […]

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5th ReCentGlobe Annual Conference

Ana Martinez — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:51:26 +0000

Social Cohesion (Un)bound: Between National, Regional, and Transregional Interdependencies This year’s ReCentGlobe conference poses the question of how regions are reacting to increasing social fragmentation and an international policy that is once again increasingly characterized by nationalism and isolationism. The conference, which takes place on May 7th and 8th aims to shed light on how […]

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“Most people are not radicalized” Global Perspectives on Resilience and Radicalization: Insights from the PREVEX Project

Ana Martinez — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:41:43 +0000

https://recentglobe.hypotheses.org/3448

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Serbia’s Student Protests: Building Bridges through Solidarity and Hope

Ana Martinez — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:31:34 +0000

https://recentglobe.hypotheses.org/3524

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Study: Material grievances are a stronger breeding ground for extremism than political convictions

Ana Martinez — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:34:32 +0000

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 political beliefs. This is the conclusion […]

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Book publication:

Ana Martinez — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:17:33 +0000

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 editors: “As the world has increasingly […]

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Welcome to the summer term at GESI

Ana Martinez — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:11:55 +0000

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 of “multi-crisis” has become popular to […]

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Global Studies in Leipzig: An Experience Beyond the Courses

karen — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:47:04 +0000

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 environment gave me the opportunity to […]

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