Sem (MA/MA-EU) International Institutions and the Security Development Nexus
Dozent:innen: Dr. Johannes MuntschickKurzname: Sem Int. Institution
Kurstyp: Seminar
Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches
Wer in der ersten Sitzung unentschuldigt fehlt, verliert den Anspruch auf den Seminarplatz (Entschuldigung per Mail an Dozent*in ist ausreichend, kein ärztliches Attest erforderlich).Bereich: Politische Theorie
Gülitig für die vom Institut angebotenen Studiengänge:
- MA European Studies (Modul 4: Advanced Module: Politics in Europe, European Policy studies)
- MA PÖIB (Modul 5 Internationale Politik und Europäische Integration)
- MA PÖIB (Modul 6 Inhaltliche Vertiefung mit interdisziplinärer Orientierung)
Anwesenheitspflicht
If you cannot attend the first session, please inform your instructor by e-mail (muntschick@uni-mainz.de). Otherwise, you will forfeit your admission to the course.Digitale Lehre
Digital teaching – namely asynchronous (time-delayed) digital sessions – may replace regular in-person sessions on selected seminar dates. Details will be provided in the seminar schedule if applicableEmpfohlene Literatur
• Amer, R., Swain, A. & Öjendal, J. (ed.), 2012: The Security-Development Nexus: Peace, Conflict and Development. London: Anthem Press.• Broecker, H., 2022. Securitisation as Hegemonic Discourse Formation. An Integrative Model. Wiesbaden: Springer.
• Brown, S. & Grävingholt, J. (ed.), 2016. The Securitization of Foreign Aid. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Hasenclever, A., Wolf, K. D., Zürn, M. (ed.), 2007: Macht und Ohnmacht internationaler Institutionen. Frankfurt am Main: Campus Verlag.
• Katz Cogan, J., Hurd, I., Johnstone, I. (ed.), 2016. The Oxford Handbook of International Organizations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Keohane, R., 1984: After Hegemony. Cooperation and discord in the world political economy. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
• Keukeleire, S. & Raube, K., 2013. The security–development nexus and securitization in the EU's policies towards developing countries. In: Cambridge Review of International Affairs, 26:3. 556-572.
• Levi-Faur, D., 2012: The Oxford Handbook of Governance. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Scott, W. R., 2014: Institutions and Organizations: Ideas, Interests, and Identities. Los Angeles: SAGE.
• Stern, M. & Öjendal, J., 2010: Mapping the Security–Development Nexus: Conflict, Complexity, Cacophony, Convergence? In: Security Dialogue, 41:1. 5–29.
Information about additional relevant literature will be provided in the seminar outline and throughout the course.
Inhalt
In international relations, there exists a multitude of social, economic, and political challenges that transcend the boundaries of nation-states. Many of these issues and problems, often affecting countries in the Global South in particular, have the potential to trigger international conflicts and eventually harm security and sustainable development of the affected states.Many transnational or international problems can only be addressed and solved through cooperative efforts. Against this background, international institutions play an increasingly critical role, especially in the security-development nexus. Today, countless international institutions—like the European Union (EU)—operate worldwide across a wide range of policy fields.
This seminar will focus on international institutions and organizations, particularly those involved and/or related to the security-development nexus, and provide political science analyses and explanations. Key questions include: How and why do international institutions emerge? Who influences their design, and in what ways? And how (or whether) do they function—namely, do they effectively contribute to solving international and global cooperation problems?
Furthermore, the seminar will critically examine and discuss the contributions of international institutions to global security and development, as well as explore whether and to what extent a process of securitization can be observed.
Zusätzliche Informationen
In the sense of an "active participation", certain tasks must be completed, and specific requirements must be fulfilled to pass the seminar - and be able to gain credits/ECTS. Tasks include, inter alia, short text excerpts, working in thematic groupings, and a presentation. Details regarding the tasks will be provided in the seminar scheduleTermine
| Datum (Wochentag) | Zeit | Ort |
|---|---|---|
| 14.04.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 28.04.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 05.05.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 12.05.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 19.05.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 26.05.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 02.06.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 16.06.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 23.06.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 30.06.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 07.07.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 14.07.2025 (Montag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 607 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |