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Global History and Politics Dialogues

The Global History and Politics Dialogue is our international roundtable format that brings together experts from history, politics, and society to analyse global developments in their historical context. It provides a space for open exchange on how historical events shape contemporary global challenges and fosters mutual understanding between actors from the Global North and the Global South.

Through changing thematic focuses, the dialogue format explores multipolar perspectives and stimulates debates on international cooperation. Its aim is to reflect on political strategies and modes of thinking, question established historical narratives, and generate impulses for engaging with the central questions of global politics and history. Through this interdisciplinary engagement, the dialogue promotes a deeper understanding of global power relations and supports the development of promising political responses.

Our Latest Dialogue

Revisiting Helsinki: Security Principles in a Multipolar World

Marking 50 years of the Helsinki Final Act, this Global History & Politics Dialogue explored the relevance of its core principles for security, diplomacy, and cooperation in today’s multipolar world.

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Publications from the Dialogues

History and Policy Debrief #2

70 Years since Bandung – Non-Alignment, Multi-Alignment, and the Role of Emerging Middle Powers

Bandung at 70: Multilateralism in a New Era of Multi-Alignment

Multilateralism in a New Era of Multi-Alignment

History and Policy Debrief #1

Zeitenwende. Challenges and Paths to Renewed Order – The Lessons of History and Strategies for the Future