European Master in Global Studies

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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Experience at the University of Vienna, First Year Study Site

karen — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:09:29 +0000

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 be. Now, having spent several months […]

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Discovering Wroclaw: My First Year in the EMGS Programme

karen — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:06:08 +0000

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 and, specifically, in improving EU-AU relations […]

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The Unholy Alliance: The Rise of the Far-Right and Digital Capitalism

karen — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:10:56 +0000

While social media was initially hailed as a pillar of democracy, a troubling development is emerging: Digital moguls like Elon Musk are increasingly taking openly far-right positions. This analysis examines the “unholy alliance” between digital capitalism and right-wing movements. It reveals how platform algorithms, targeted disinformation, and a misunderstood concept of freedom work together – […]

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Our EMGS Winter School 2024

karen — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:03:03 +0000

The EMGS students visited Tulln, Austria, from December 6th to 9th for five days of intense work and social activities. During the first two days, the main discussions were organized around Key Concepts in Global Studies research. These discussions were organized in 5 Workshops: 1) Capitalism, Commodity Frontiers and the Transformation of the Global Countryside […]

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