Global Politics & Diversity
The Global Politics and Diversity is an interdisciplinary research group based at the Department of Politics and Society. We are committed to advancing knowledge at the intersection of global politics and diversity. Our research examines social diversity, political mobilization, power structures, international relations, migration and displacement, gender equality, intersectionality, and democratic backsliding. Additionally, we investigate the governance of natural resources and the global implications of climate change.
Our work is regionally diverse, encompassing Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. We employ an integrative approach that bridges social, political, anthropological, and historical perspectives, emphasizing the interdependence of societies and political structures across the globe.
Core Research Areas
- Global Governance: We examine international relations, emerging political and social mobilizations, resource management, security dynamics, surveillance, policing, and governance mechanisms in response to global crises and growing polarization.
- Social Diversity, Movements and Counter-movements: We analyze social hierarchies, inequalities, power dynamics, and grassroots mobilization, exploring the interactions between movements and counter-movements.
- Mobility, Migration, and Displacement: We engage with the complexities of mobility and migration, asylum policies, border governance, and the sociopolitical impacts of human mobility.
- Regional Expertise: Our research provides in-depth, region-specific analyses of contemporary political, social, and economic transformations across key global regions (Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America).
Our Vision
GPD fosters interdisciplinary to achieve theoretically grounded and empirically rigorous research. Through collaborative national and international projects, seminars, and partnerships we seek to enhance understanding of global interconnectedness and to develop research-based pathways on issues that include societal diversity, equality, migration, integration, conflicts, democracy.
Our research not only contributes to academic debates but also engages with policy discussions and public discourse. We are committed to promoting inclusive, critical, and nuanced perspectives on global politics and issues, on the basis of our research and expertise.
Our Activities
Our research group operates at various levels by:
- organizing internal research meetings and seminars to foster academic exchange.
- guesting lectures and arranging public debates to disseminate research findings;
- disseminating research results in national and international media and newspapers.
MA Programs
Through our International Relations study program, we integrate research-driven and problem-based teaching, equipping students with analytical tools to critically assess global political dynamics.