© Katja Velmans
Events
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20.01.2026
How do empires act?
Both research on (post-)coloniality and imperialism as a driving force of international relations have established that empires are to be counted among the most powerful political entities. But how do empires exert…
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09.12.2025
Autocracy On the Rise – Can Cities Save Democracy?
Cities play a crucial role in building and maintaining democratic attitudes and processes. In response to increasing political paralysis, ideological deadlock or illiberal practices at the national level, mayors across Europe have…
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08.12.2025
Science Dialogue Day
Together with the Managing Global Governance (MGG) program of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), we look forward to the third edition of Science Dialogue Day. Across NRW, a growing…