3 sentences on the institute
The ABI is one of Germany’s major research centers in the domain of both comparative area studies and transregional studies. As an independent, non-profit research institution, the institute cooperates with the University of Freiburg. The Institute was founded in 1960 and goes back to Arnold Bergstraesser, at that time Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the University of Freiburg.
News
2. June 2023
Richard Legay reviews a book that showcases the importance of research on the culture of remembrance as applied to peace and development.
1. June 2023
Video on the question: How to identify human remains in anthropological collections - and how to treat them with respect?
26. May 2023
We warmly welcome Elikem Ashiabi and Chinwe Ogbonna as new ALMA Fellows at the ABI.
Events / Dates
The SDG University Day 2023 will take place this year on the topic of "SDG 17: Partnerschaften - De-Colonizing Partnerships" at the University of Freiburg.
Veranstaltungsort:
University of Freiburg
16. June 2023
Study day at the University of Salzburg on the topic "The Sahel - a postcolonial crisis region".
Veranstaltungsort:
Paris-Lodron Universität Salzburg
13. June 2023 - 14:15 to 19:45
Lecture on the topic "Decolonizing the Third Space between Oriente and Occidente. Colonial wound and scar, artivism and feminism from the South"
Karina Bidaseca
Veranstaltungsort:
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, KG I & hybrid
4. July 2023 - 19:00 to 21:00
Lecture on the topic "Rethinking the coloniality and violence of famines in the Global South"
Swati Parashar
Veranstaltungsort:
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, KG I & hybrid
20. November 2023 - 19:00 to 21:00
Publications
Externalisation has become a prominent pillar of EU migration policy. How is externalisation put into practice? What impact does it have on migrants, refugees and partner countries? What lessons can we learn for future cooperation? Brot für die Welt and misereor explore these questions in country briefs on EU Migration Partnerships with third countries.
2023
Während die EU im Fall ukrainischer Geflüchteter schnell reagierte und Schutz gewährte, zeigte sie sich in anderen Fällen wesentlich restriktiver und schottete sich ab. Welche Mechanismen wirkten hier?
2023
Research on authoritarian connections beyond the state requires a transregional practices approach. This special issue is an invitation to combine critical approaches to the study of authoritarian power by paying attention to spaces of contestation, authoritarian practices, as well as non-state actors and agency below and beyond the scale of the state.
2023
