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What are the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East and the associated blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? Prof Dr Andreas Goldthau addresses this question in a recent Deutschlandfunk Nova report.

The Academic Skills Training Programme for the summer semester 2026 and winter semester 2026/2027 at the University of Erfurt is online. The programmes are also open to members of the doctoral college.

For 2026, we have further workshops, colloquia, and discussion formats planned- with a focus on geoeconomics, deglobalization, and current questions of international political economy.

Does international law continue to guide our actions when it is repeatedly violated? In a recent interview with web.de, Professor Dr. Michael Riegner discusses this question.

The Brandt Lecture 2026 will by held by Jennifer Morgan, Senior Fellow Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, former State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action for the Federal Foreign Office of Germany and Executive Director of…

EFGEo began its work in 2025. Our year was marked by the establishment of the research group, the creation of central working formats, and the organization of several workshops and colloquia. The research college officially started on January 1,…

Professor Andreas Goldthau, member of the Geoeconomics Research Center, speaks at the traditional Welcome Lecture of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy on the topic of “Public Policy in the Age of Geoeconomics” and also addresses issues of…