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853-0047-01L 3 Credits DS D-GESS
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World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations (Without Exercises)

Weltpolitik seit 1945: Geschichte der int. Beziehungen (ohne Uebungen)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger
VVZ CR 3.6

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:44

Abstract

This lecture series provides students with an overview of the development of international relations since the end of World War II. The first part of the series deals with the development of and changes in Cold War security policy structures. The second part deals with the period after the transformation of 1989/91; the focus here is on current issues in international security policy.

Objective

By the end of the semester, participants should have a solid knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of International Relations since the end of the Second World War.

Content

cf. "Diploma Supplement"

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Datum wird zu Beginn des Semesters noch bekannt gegeben; 90 Min schriftliche Prüfung; keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Weltpolitik seit 1945: Geschichte der internationalen Beziehungen
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 11)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Wissenschaft im Kontext (Science in Perspective) (In Kursen aus dem Programm “Wissenschaft im Kontext” lernen Studierende, die MINT Fächer der ETH aus der Perspektive der Geistes-, Sozial- und Staatswissenschaften zu reflektieren. Nur die in diesem Abschnitt aufgelisteten Fächer können als "Wissenschaft im Kontext" angerechnet werden.)