The InIIS is a research institution for political science at the department for social sciences (Fachbereich 8) at the University Bremen and one of the fundamental institutions of the Bremen Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) und the master programme International Relations. The InIIS links the research fields "International Relations" and "European Policy" with "Political Theory". With its transnational research profile it represents a core area of the department for social science’s activities in research and teaching. Read more (German)
Research at the InIIS was also carried out during the times of Corona. All information about publications, new members and farewells can be found in theInIIS-Newsletter No.12 (pdf, German). Read more ...
When dealing with epidemics, the political order is always negotiated as well: Who gets what protection? At the same time, the liberal assumption of the autonomous, sovereign individual is called into question. Dr. Gundula Ludwig (InIIS) explains these theses together with Prof. Dr. Martin Voss (FU Berlin) on Deutschlandfunk Kultur. The contribution can be heard here (45 min). Read more ...
With the Corona crisis, many adjustments will be necessary. The planned anniversary events will not be spared. Not until next year will we be able to host a symposium on "The Global Social Question and World Governance in the 21st Century" to mark the 25th anniversary of our Institute. The Senghaas Lecture, whose eponym is to be congratulated this year on its 80th birthday, will also be postponed due to the circumstances known in the meantime. Read more ...
The corona pandemic has spread less than expected in Africa. Prof. Klaus Schlichte explains on Deutschlandfunk radio this misapprehension and what economic and political consequences the pandemic is likely to have. The interview is available here. Read more ...
In his book "Das verfallene Haus des Islam" Ruud Koopmans fails to attribute the problems of Muslim societies predominantly to religious causes, argues Roy Karadag.
Prof. Susanne Schmidt in "Kurier am Sonntag" on the relationship between the ECJ and the European legislator
Drawing on the concept of precarity, as defined in sociology, Anna Hollendung is less concerned with the emancipative potential of the political, but rather with its downsides.
In addition to articles on key concepts and contributions on the history of ideas and important controversies, the handbook also contains portraits of influential representatives of radical democratic theory.
Special Section of "The Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding" (Vol 13:4), with an introduction by Alex Veit: "Feminism in the Humanitarian Machine" and article by Alex Veit and Lisa Tschörner: "Creative appropriation: academic knowledge and interventions against sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo"
