© Katja Velmans
Events
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01.10.2025
Peace with or Protection from Russia? Rethinking Europe’s Security after Ukraine
In its fourth year, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine remains one of the central security challenges of our time. Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Russia has fundamentally changed the starting position…
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Heute!
To Be or Not To Be Tokenized? Unpacking the Performative Nature of Meaningful Youth Participation
This workshop examines how tokenism can appear in youth engagement and inclusion efforts, and explores ways to foster genuine participation. It includes concept framing, real-life examples, research insights, personal experiences, and group…
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12.09.2025
A Changing World Order: Europe’s Strategic Role and the Future of Transatlantic Relations
The global order has changed dramatically over the past decade. Some of these changes have been disruptive, such as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine or the escalation of violence in the…
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16.07.2025
The Global South and the End of International Relations Theory
The emerging Global South consciousness calls for critical reflections on current theories of international relations, particularly those rooted in the Westphalian system. Most of these theories emerge from the historical interactions between…
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01.07.2025
Minority counter-politics between everyday survival and populist geo-politics
Political and social sciences, and social movement studies in particular, have produced a growing body of research on migrant, refugee and ethnic minority activism and political mobilization. While these various mobilizations are…
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15.06. – 18.06.2025
Subnational Diplomacy
The Summer Academy has become a valued tradition at AIA NRW. Over three and a half days, a diverse group of academics, diplomats, experts, and practitioners in the field of subnational diplomacy…
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10.06.2025
Together in Transition: Lessons from the Ruhr Region and the Rust Belt
The Ruhr region in Germany and the so-called Rust Belt in the United States have undergone profound transformations in recent decades. Both regions, long defined by coal, steel, and heavy industry, have…
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06.05.2025
Reshuffle Research: Exploring decolonial and inclusive approaches
How can we bring a decolonial and inclusive lens to the research and projects we are developing during our time in Germany?
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07.04. – 08.04.2025
The Power of Dialogue and the Impact of Silencing in Foreign Policy
This two-part workshop aims to provide both theoretical and practical insights into the mechanics of dialogue and silencing focusing on how the analytical concepts can be defined, assessed, and applied in real-world…