Andreas Wenger: Catalogue data in Autumn 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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| 853-0047-00L | World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations  | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This lecture series provides students with an overview of the development of international relations since the end of World War II. The first part of the series deals with the development of and changes in Cold War security policy structures. The second part deals with the period after the transformation of 1989/91; the focus here is on current issues in international security policy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | By the end of the semester, participants should have a solid knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of International Relations since the end of the Second World War. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | cf. "Diploma Supplement" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture is being supported by a website on Moodle. If you have any questions, please contact Quentin Merle (quentin.merle@sipo.gess.ethz.ch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 853-0047-01L | World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations (Without Exercises) | 3 credits | 2V | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This lecture series provides students with an overview of the development of international relations since the end of World War II. The first part of the series deals with the development of and changes in Cold War security policy structures. The second part deals with the period after the transformation of 1989/91; the focus here is on current issues in international security policy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | By the end of the semester, participants should have a solid knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of International Relations since the end of the Second World War. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | cf. "Diploma Supplement" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecure is being supported by a website on Moodle. If you have any questions, please contact Quentin Merle (quentin.merle@sipo.gess.ethz.ch). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 853-0321-00L | Advanced Course II (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 second semester, students write their seminar paper and present it in plenary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students write their seminar paper based on the research design they developed during Advanced Course I (Seminar). Students should consider the seminar paper as preparation for their BA thesis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Advanced Course II builds upon Advanced Course I. Within the broader framework of the overall seminar topic (The Strategic Relevance of Surprise, Deception, and Intelligence) and based on the approved research design as developed during Advanced Course I, participants write their seminar papers in consultation with their lecturers (30 pages max). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | none | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Basic literature is available on Moodle (Advanced Course I). The search for additional literature is a fundamental part of the resarch process. Students may consult their lecturers if they have any questions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Accepted research design (Advanced Course I) is required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 857-0009-00L | Political Violence | 8 credits | 2S | L.‑E. Cederman, A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course offers an introduction to political violence in domestic and international politics. The course covers explanations of interstate wars, theories of civil and ethnic wars and regional conflict. Other topics include new threats, including transnational terrorist networks and other non-state actors, and the relationship between conflict and nation-building and democratization processes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This course offers an introduction to political violence in domestic and international politics. The course covers explanations of interstate wars, theories of civil and ethnic wars and regional conflict. Other topics include new threats, including transnational terrorist networks and other non-state actors, and the relationship between conflict and nation-building and democratization processes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0001-00L | Module 1: Mediation in Context | 10 credits | 9G | A. Wenger, L.‑E. Cederman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This module defines and contextualises peace mediation in relation to other conflict resolution approaches. The module focuses heavily on conflict analysis, introducing the students to the latest knowledge about conflict typologies, trends, and causes in addition to providing them with various opportunities to practice conflict analysis using diverse methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This module defines and contextualises peace mediation in relation to other conflict resolution approaches. The module focuses heavily on conflict analysis, introducing the students to the latest knowledge about conflict typologies, trends, and causes in addition to providing them with various opportunities to practice conflict analysis using diverse methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 868-0004-00L | Module 4: Mediation Process Design Does not take place this semester. | 10 credits | 9G | A. Wenger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Mediators help the parties reach a peace agreement by designing and structuring the process. This module covers the basic elements of process design and how they differ. Important to process design is the reflection on theory and practice in sequencing the content to be examined. The module then explores the implications and challenges facing the implementation of peace agreements for mediators. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Mediators help the parties reach a peace agreement by designing and structuring the process. This module covers the basic elements of process design and how they differ. Important to process design is the reflection on theory and practice in sequencing the content to be examined. The module then explores the implications and challenges facing the implementation of peace agreements for mediators. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||