Andreas Wenger: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022

Award: The Golden Owl
Name Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger
FieldInternational 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
E-mailwenger@sipo.gess.ethz.ch
DepartmentHumanities, Social and Political Sciences
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
853-0058-00LSwiss Foreign and Security Politics Since 1945 Restricted registration - show details
Only for Public Policy BA and DAS in Military Sciences.
4 credits2V + 1UA. Wenger
AbstractThis 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.
ObjectiveThe participants have a solid overview of the evolution of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945.
ContentThe 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.
LiteratureMandatory 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 / NoticeThe lecture is supported by a virtual class room (Moodle).
If you have questions concerning the lecture, please contact Oliver Roos, oliver.roos@sipo.gess.ethz.ch.
853-0058-01LSwiss Foreign and Security Politics Since 1945 (without Tutorial)3 credits2VA. Wenger
AbstractThis 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.
ObjectiveThe participants have a solid overview of the evolution of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945.
ContentThe 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.
LiteratureMandatory 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 / NoticeThe lecture is supported by a virtual class room (Moodle).
If you have questions concerning the lecture, please contact Oliver Roos, oliver.roos@sipo.gess.ethz.ch.
853-0322-00LAdvanced Course I (Seminar) Restricted registration - show details
Only for Public Policy BA
4 credits3ST. Szvircsev Tresch, A. Wenger, S. De Rosa, T. Ferst
AbstractIn this two-semester course, students write an academic text at an advanced level on a topic in defense economics. In the first part of the course, the students design a research design. In the second part, they write a term paper and present before the class.
ObjectiveThe seminar is conducted in several groups over two semesters. The goal of the seminar is to work on a question within the framework of a topic of defense economics, to research it, to write a scientific paper and to present it in the plenary session. Due to the methodological skills acquired in the proseminar, a qualitatively demanding work is expected.
ContentIn the first part of the event, the reading and discussion of selected specialist literature will be used to familiarize participants with the topic of the seminar. On this basis, a research design will be developed. Additionally, methodological problems and difficulties will be discussed. In the second part the students write their seminar papers and present them in the plenum.
Lecture notesnone
LiteratureThe work "Militärökonomie" / "Economie militaire" as used in the lecture is to be consulted as basic literature for the identification of relevant topics.
857-0100-00LEnding Violence Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 15.

MA Comparative and International Studies are given priority.
8 credits2SA. Wenger, E. Nussio
AbstractThis 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.
ObjectiveThe 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.
868-0002-00LModule 2: Mediation Methods Restricted registration - show details
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
7 credits6GA. Wenger
AbstractThis 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.
ObjectiveBuilding 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.
868-0003-00LModule 3: Mediation Content Restricted registration - show details
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
10 credits9GA. Wenger, L.‑E. Cederman
AbstractStudents 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.
ObjectiveMediators 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.
868-0100-00LLiterature Project Restricted registration - show details
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
5 credits11AA. Wenger
AbstractIn 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.
ObjectiveIn 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.
868-0102-00LPractice-Oriented Paper Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
5 credits11AA. Wenger
AbstractThis 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.
ObjectiveThis 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.