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Russia's War of Aggression and Future (In)security

Ulrich Schneckener, Nicole Deitelhoff and Gwendolyn Sasse discuss the implications of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression for peace and conflict studies and for global conflict dynamics in the new episode of the Roundtable Osteuropa podcast by ZOiS.

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War rhetoric, mediation, and the psychology of prejudice and violence

CeCoP is delighted to welcome new visiting lecturers from Ukraine, Sweden, and the USA in the summer semester of 2026. In addition to joint work and international exchange, their own seminars will enrich teaching in our MA programs.

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Save the date: Graduation ceremony of the Institute of Social Sciences

On Friday, June 26, 2026, from 16:00 in the Schlossaula

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