News from EcoS

This section compiles all of the news from the EcoS program. You can also see the articles according to the following categories: EcoS up to Date or EcoS in the News.

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13.11.2024
 

[Podcast] North Korea and the Return of the Cold War (German)

In a podcast by 48forward, Prof. Rüdiger Frank discusses North Korea's growing alliance with Russia and China amid rising global tensions positions it...

EcoS Online
12.11.2024
 

[Journal Article] Old Wine in New Bottles? A Triple Nexus Approach to Linking Aid Cooperation to Peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula

Dr. Dan Gudgeon published a peer-reviewed article about the concept of the Triple Nexus and linking it to the Korean Peninsula.

EcoS Online
08.11.2024
 

[Podcast] North Korea: The Secretive Dictatorship (German)

In a Podcast hosted by Deutschlandfunk, Prof. Rüdiger Frank and Prof. Bernd Stöver elaborate on the historical roots of North Korea, its unique...

EcoS Online
25.10.2024
 

[Interview] North Korea and the War in Ukraine

Prof. Rüdiger Frank discusses the potential political implications if North Korea sends troops to support Russia in the Ukraine conflict, including...

EcoS Online
23.10.2024
 

[Interview] North Korea's Involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict

Prof. Rüdiger Frank speaks about the alleged presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine and implications for global security.

EcoS Online
22.10.2024
 

[Activity] Mentoring Program for Academic Writing

The University offers a mentoring program (in English) for MA students.

EcoS Updates
18.10.2024
 

[Interview] Current Developments in North Korea

Prof. Rüdiger Frank speaks about current developments in North Korean in an extended interview with Deutsche Welle (DW).

EcoS Online
16.10.2024
 

[Book Review] Reading between the Lines: Public Discourse in North Korea in the 1950s

Prof. Rüdiger Frank reviewed Andre Schmid's book on bottom-up influences in the North Korean society.

EcoS Online
19.09.2024
 

Discover everything you need to know about the EcoS study program!

EcoS Updates
11.09.2024
 

Interview: Osttimor 25 Jahre nach dem Unabhängigkeitsreferendum (German)

Alfred Gerstl appeared on the Ö1-Mittagsjournal to speak about Timor-Leste in light of the papal visit to the country.

EcoS Online
11.09.2024
 

Journal Article: Examining the Philippines’ infrastructure and connectivitycooperation with China and the European Union

Alfred Gerstl co-authors a peer-reviewed study on the Philippines' infrastructure partnerships with China and the EU, revealing the geopolitical...

EcoS Online
09.09.2024
 

M5 Research Seminar will be offered in the upcoming Winter Semester 2024/25

The EcoS courses in the course directory will be updated soon!

EcoS Updates
19.08.2024
 

Journal Article: All About China?: (Mis)Reading Domestic Politics through a Great Power Lens

Alfred Gerstl co-authors a peer-reviewed publication on the relationship between domestic political leanings in Thailand and sympathies toward the US...

EcoS Online
13.08.2024
 

Article: Hedging as Southeast Asia’s Grand Strategy

Alfred Gerstl writes about Southeast Asia's strategy of balancing relations between the U.S. and China, which is crucial for maintaining regional...

EcoS Online
01.08.2024
 

Join the Regional Academy for a unique short-term program that connects students with UN organizations through hands-on research, expert-led...

EcoS Updates