Theoretical aim: improve understanding of methodology and application of Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis (CFPA)

Empirical aim: deepen understanding of German policy behavior and its shaping factors.

The course also offers the opportunity to analyze and evaluate German foreign policy on the basis of recent case studies. Based on the conceptual foundations of role theory as an analytical tool from Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis, and specifically the ideal-type civilian power role concept, the seminar will explore the overall development of German foreign and security policy since 1990 and several case studies. Participants are expected to take up one of the cases and prepare a 20-min presentation and develop this into a 15-page term paper.