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 |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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853-0047-00L | World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations ![]() Only for Public Policy BA and DAS Military Sciences | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Oliver Roos (oliver.roos@sipo.gess.ethz.ch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Oliver roos (oliver.roos@sipo.gess.ethz.ch). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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853-0321-00L | Advanced Course II (Seminar) ![]() Only for Public Policy BA | 4 credits | 3S | A. Wenger, S. De Rosa, T. Ferst, T. Szvircsev Tresch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | This two-semester course is divided into several groups. A core question relating to the topic of the seminar paper is being developed (I), which will be chosen in coordination and under the guidance of the respective lecturers. Upon conclusion, the paper will be presented in class (II). Based on the qualifications obtained in the “Proseminar”, a high academic standard is expected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Objective | Based on the research design prepared in part I of the seminar, candidates write a comprehensive academic term paper. The term paper should be considered as a good preparation for the BA thesis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | Seminar II builds on the findings of seminar I. Within the broader framework of the overall theme of the seminar (Foreign Policies and Security Strategies of the Great Powers) and based on the approved research design of seminar I, participants write their term paper (in close consultation with the lecturer). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | A Reader was provided as part of seminar I (cf. online platform Moodle). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | cf. Reader and Reading List Seminar I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites / Notice | German | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
857-0009-00L | Political Violence ![]() Only for MA Comparative and International Studies (MACIS). | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ![]() Does not take place this semester. Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes. | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ![]() Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes. | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |