Events - Area Studies under Discussion

The event explores connections between area studies scholarship and contemporary policymaking. The session addresses how academic research informs political debates, examines potential collaborations with think tanks and NGOs, and considers whether current communication formats adequately serve societal needs.

Panelists: Prof. Dr. Margarita Balmaceda (Seton Hall University, NJ), Christian Kobsda (Leibniz Association, Berlin), Dr. Astrid Sahm (German Institute for International and Security Affairs, Berlin), Prof. Dr. Stefan Troebst (GWZO Leipzig / University of Leipzig)

Chair: Dr. Fabian Burkhardt (IOS Regensburg)

Organizers: Leibniz ScienceCampus Europe and America (Regensburg), Herder Institute (Marburg), GWZO (Leipzig)