Security capitalism

Security and Capitalism

What are we doing?

The political debates surrounding "derisking", secondary sanctions, economic resilience and trade wars are putting geoeconomics prominently on the political and scientific agenda. The research group uses the term security capitalism to indicate the increasing overlap between security and economics, thus linking the fields of security (Professor Hoffmann), political economy (Professor Kessler), law (Professor Riegner) and public policy (Professor Goldthau). The joint research interest focusses on the question of how security policy relates to capitalist value creation. Among other things, the aim is to better understand the close interaction between private and state actors in areas such as security apparatuses, the energy industry, global supply chains and financial markets, and to analyse their political motivations and effects.

Perspectives on global order - Economy, power and security in times of (de-)globalisation and geo-economics

From 7 to 8 October, the research forum will take place under the title
"Perspectives on global order - economy, power and security in times of (de)globalisation and geoeconomics".

The research forum is aimed at doctoral students and postdocs working on issues of (de)globalisation and geoeconomics. It offers a platform for professional exchange by combining project presentations with targeted impulses and well-founded comments from experienced experts.

An opening panel of the research group Security Capitalism research group will frame the event, set the focus of the content and open the discussion.

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Call for applications for doctoral scholarships

The doctoral programme "De-Globalisation and Global Decoupling (DeGlobE)" is currently offering up to 10 doctoral scholarships funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation. We are looking for committed graduates who would like to pursue a doctoral project…

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1. Jul 2026, 6.15 pm - 7.45 pm

Lecture: The eternal tragedy of German foreign policy

The Center for Political Practices and Orders (C2PO), Professor Dr Sophia Hoffmann (Professorship of International Politics and Conflict Research) and the university group Security Policy invite you to the lecture "The Eternal Tragedy of German…

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11. Jun 2026, 6.00 pm

Europe's demystification - free trade, international law and peacekeeping in a multipolar world

Where is geopolitical Europe heading and how can it remain capable of acting in a world in upheaval? Panel discussion with author and political scientist Daniel Marwecki (books: Absolution? Israel und die Deutsche Staatsräson (2024) and Die Welt nach…

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Discussion: Keeping (discourse) spaces open at universities

In times of growing fascism, the question also arises in the academic context: How do you keep (discourse) spaces at universities open and steadfast? How can they be defended against fascism? This topic will be explored as part of the "Science…

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Global Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Dialogue: Young Scholars’ Workshop on Geoeconomics at the University of Erfurt

From 22–24 April 2026, the University of Erfurt hosted the international Young Scholars’ Workshop “State–Business Relations and Geoeconomics: Theories, Methods, and Comparative Perspectives.” Bringing together early-career researchers, the event…

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Launch event of the DeGlobE doctoral programme: panel discussion on the market, the state and (de)globalisation

How is the relationship between the market and the state changing in times of possible de-globalisation? This question was the focus of the panel discussion at the opening event of the DeGlobE doctoral programme.

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Publication: Article by Oliver Kessler in Global Studies Quarterly

#publication: "Saddle times as transitional order" by Professor Dr Oliver Kessler was recently published in Global Studies Quarterly. The article links debates on transitional order with Koselleck's concept of saddle time and asks how current shifts…

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19. Mar 2026, 7.00 pm

Information event on doctoral scholarships

What topics does the DeGlobE doctoral programme cover? How exactly does the application process work? What do I need to consider when applying? We will answer these questions at an online information event on 19 March 2026 on the currently advertised…

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