Andreas Wenger: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023 |  |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger |
| Field | International and Swiss Security Policy |
| Address | Schweiz.- u. Int. Sicherheitspol. ETH Zürich, IFW C 48.2 Haldeneggsteig 4 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 59 10 |
| Fax | +41 44 632 19 41 |
| wenger@sipo.gess.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
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| 851-0699-00L | Simulation of Negotiations: Integrating Science and Diplomacy   Number of participants limited to 12. | 3 credits | 2S | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The Global Studies Institute (University of Geneva) is organizing a simulation seminar in collaboration with the Center for Security Studies (ETHZ). The seminar aims at providing students from different universities and different academic backgrounds with the opportunity to apply their political and technical knowledge to a case study of international relations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students will participate in a simulation of diplomatic negotiations focusing on the case study of the relations between Kosovo, Serbia, and the European Union. They will gain insight into international negotiation dynamics and negotiation techniques that integrate political and scientific perspectives. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams and learn to coordinate the political and technical components of the negotiations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Students will be provided with basic information on a selected issue of international relations (this year the selected case study is Kosovo/Serbia and the negotiation with the European Union). The historical, political and socio-economic dimensions of these relations, including the various treaties and existing agreements and their evolution will be analyzed. Students will participate in an introduction on negotiation techniques, particularly on the negotiation engineering approach. Based on a comprehensive analysis, negotiation scenarios will be developed and subsequently tested during a two-day simulation exercise. Students will collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, consisting of students with backgrounds in international relations as well as in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The detailed technical content will be specified in the process of developing the case study materials. The simulation exercise is intended for Masters degree and PhD students. The course will be taught in English. The project is headed by Prof. Micheline Calmy-Rey and is part of the teaching of the Global Studies Institute, University of Geneva, which is catering to students with a background in international relations. ETH Zurich encourages all students, an especially those with a background in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, to participate in the seminar sessions via video conferencing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | There will be two exercise sessions held at the University of Geneva in May 2023. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 853-0058-00L | Swiss Foreign and Security Politics Since 1945 | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course provides students with an overview of the main features of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945. The focus is on the emergence and development of security policy strategies and instruments in a historical context. Using primary and secondary source texts as a basis, selected topics are analyzed and discussed in tutorials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The participants have a solid overview of the evolution of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The first part of the lecture clarifies the term "security" and analyzes the change of its meaning in politics and academia over time. The focus of the second part is on the development of Swiss security policy since 1945. We will look at the different concepts of security policy, which range from "total defense" to "cooperative security". We then will analyze the gap between planning and execution, focusing on the two key developments of security policy, that is foreign policy and armed forces. The tutorials help to deepen the understanding of key aspects of Swiss foreign and security policy-making. We will read and discuss a number of key (primary and secondary) sources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Mandatory reading: Spillman, Kurt R., Andreas Wenger, Christoph Breitenmoser and Marcel Gerber. Schweizer Sicherheitspolitik seit 1945: Zwischen Autonomie und Kooperation. Zürich: Verlag neue Zürcher Zeitung, 2001. The book is out of print, students can access the text in the virtual class room (Moodle). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture is supported by a virtual class room (Moodle). If you have questions concerning the lecture, please contact Quentin Merle, quentin.merle@sipo.gess.ethz.ch. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 853-0058-01L | Swiss Foreign and Security Politics Since 1945 (without Tutorial) | 3 credits | 2V | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course provides students with an overview of the main features of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945. The focus is on the emergence and development of security policy strategies and instruments in a historical context. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The participants have a solid overview of the evolution of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The first part of the lecture clarifies the term "security" and analyzes the change of its meaning in politics and academia over time. The focus of the second part is on the development of Swiss security policy since 1945. We will look at the different concepts of security policy, which range from "total defense" to cooperative security. We then will analyze the gap between planning and execution, focusing on the two key developments of security policy, that is foreign policy and armed forces. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Mandatory reading: Spillman, Kurt R., Andreas Wenger, Christoph Breitenmoser and Marcel Gerber. Schweizer Sicherheitspolitik seit 1945: Zwischen Autonomie und Kooperation. Zürich: Verlag neue Zürcher Zeitung, 2001. The book is out of print, students can access the text in the virtual class room (Moodle). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture is supported by a virtual class room (Moodle). If you have questions concerning the lecture, please contact Quentin Merle, quentin.merle@sipo.gess.ethz.ch. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 853-0322-00L | Advanced Course I (Seminar) | 4 credits | 3S | A. Wenger, M. Berni, M. Wyss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The objective of this two-semester seminar-style course is to write an advanced-level research paper in the field of Strategic Studies. In the first part, students develop a research design. In the second part, they write the seminar paper and present it in plenary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The seminar is conducted in two groups over two semesters. The goal of the seminar is to develop a research question within the framework of a topic of strategic studies, conduct research on it, write a research paper, and present it in plenary. Based on the methodological skills acquired in the proseminar, students are expected to write a qualitatively demanding paper, which serves as preparation for the B.A. thesis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In the first part of the course, students will read and discuss selected research literature to familiarize themselves with the topic of the seminar. On this basis, they will develop a research design. In addition, the seminar will address methodological issues and challenges. In the second part, students will write their seminar papers and present them in class. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | none | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | The research literature, treated in the lecture strategic studies I and II, is to be consulted as point of departure for the identification of relevant topics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 857-0100-00L | Ending Violence | 8 credits | 2S | A. Wenger, A. Duursma | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This seminar addresses a range of interventions commonly used for violence prevention and conflict resolution. Students will become acquainted with key theoretical explanations and incorporate those insights into their own projects. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The aim of this course is to introduce students to different approaches to prevent violence and manage and resolve conflict. The focus will be on forms of intervention in diverse settings. Readings focus on empirical and theoretical literature about the transformation, prevention and reduction of violence in war and non-war societies. The course will identify and discuss the main actors, strategies and dynamics associated with ending violence. Students will develop their own research design, including a research question, a short literature review, a theoretical framework and planned research methods, to take on the difficult questions of how, where, when and why violence ends. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0002-00L | Module 2: Mediation Methods Does not take place this semester. | 7 credits | 6G | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This module introduces students to different types and phases of negotiation and mediation, along with providing them with frequent opportunities to practice related principles, skills, and attitudes. The module focuses on the most fundamental interpersonal skills on the micro level that provide the basis for mediation in more complex conflict settings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Building on the understanding that mediation is a form of assisted negotiation, this module introduces various theoretical and practical methods of negotiation and mediation. The module introduces students to different types and phases of both negotiation and mediation, providing them with frequent opportunities to practice related principles, skills, and attitudes. The module focuses on the most fundamental interpersonal skills on the micro level that provide the basis for mediation in more complex conflict settings. Additionally, the module touches on the role of emotions and identities in conflict resolution. The module also gives an overview of the state of the art of mediation research and theory, delving into core topics, such as the effectiveness of mediation, mediation mandates and different types of third party mediators. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0003-00L | Module 3: Mediation Content Does not take place this semester. | 10 credits | 9G | A. Wenger, L.‑E. Cederman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Students learn about the content of peace processes in this module. This module combines various approaches to developing options with an examination of contemporary cases and how various content issues are managed and interlinked. The module focuses on security, power-sharing, justice, socioeconomic and environmental arrangements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Mediators learn about the content of peace negotiations and peace agreements in this module. The module builds on the understanding that the goal of mediation is not to eliminate the issues that are tearing a society apart, but rather to find mechanisms to deal with differences in a non-violent manner. Mediators need a sufficient understanding of various thematic topics related to peace processes (e.g., security, power-sharing, justice, economics) in order to create linkages between them and the specific content issues therein. An adequate level of knowledge of core themes will also help mediators understand how to work with expert advisors to support a mediation process. This module both introduces relevant theory on ways of dealing with content issues and looks at how such issues were managed and interlinked in specific contemporary cases. This module also begins to address the teamwork dimension of mediation, which will be further elaborated on in the following modules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0005-00L | Module 5: Advanced Mediation Methods | 7 credits | 6G | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This module focuses on deepening and consolidating the core skills from the first four modules and applying them in complex and high-stress environments. This module also touches on the topic of evaluation and effectiveness in peace mediation, looking at current trends and approaches to measuring impact in conflict resolution. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This module focuses on deepening and consolidating the core skills from the first four modules and applying them to macro level complex conflict settings. The module focuses on providing students with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills from the previous modules in contexts of high stress and high complexity, thereby allowing them to practice, diverse coping strategies for dealing with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges during a mediation process. Additionally, this module puts emphasis on the team dimension of mediation, requiring participants to put into practice interpersonal skills learnt and internalized throughout the program. This module also touches on the topic of evaluation and effectiveness in peace mediation, looking at current trends and approaches to measuring impact in conflict resolution. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0006-00L | Module 6: Mediation Processes | 6 credits | 9G | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This module seeks to integrate all the knowledge, skills, and techniques from previous modules in a multi-day mediation simulation based on a real-life mediation case. It focuses on linking theory and practice, communicating with actors in conflict, and transferring the programme’s content to a professional environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This module seeks to integrate all the knowledge, skills, and techniques from Modules 1-5 in a multi-day mediation simulation. The module focuses on how to link theory and practice, how to communicate this to actors in conflict, and how the content of the programme can be transferred into the professional environment of the participants. On a more strategic/political level, this final module allows participants to introduce, discuss – and maybe influence – the future path of the field in the various countries represented and analysed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0100-00L | Literature Project Does not take place this semester. | 5 credits | 11A | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this multidisciplinary literature review paper, students are required to review, discuss, and critically evaluate the conflict and mediation literature relating to a specific topic of their choice. Participants are encouraged to consult their employers as they pick a topic so as to ensure its relevance to their work environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | In this multidisciplinary literature review paper, students are required to review, discuss, and critically evaluate the conflict and mediation literature relating to a specific topic of their choice. Participants are encouraged to consult their employers as they pick a topic so as to ensure its relevance to their work environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0102-00L | Practice-Oriented Paper | 5 credits | 11A | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This paper requires students to reflect on a particular topic relevant to peace mediation. While practice-oriented, the paper must still be grounded in conflict and mediation literature. Students are required to present their papers orally during the programme. Participants are encouraged to consult their employers as they pick a topic so as to ensure its relevance to their work environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This paper requires students to reflect on a particular topic relevant to peace mediation. While practice-oriented, the paper must still be grounded in conflict and mediation literature. Students are required to present their papers orally during the programme. Participants are encouraged to consult their employers as they pick a topic so as to ensure its relevance to their work environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||