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Established in 2002 as Germany´s first professional school of public policy, the Brandt School incorporates the vision of its name patron that the world is fundamentally interconnected and interdependent, that local solutions require global understanding, and that responsible policy-making means to boldly think outside of the box. In this spirit, the Brandt School offers students, researchers and

the broader policy community a highly international atmosphere, a uniquely trans-disciplinary approach, and a practice-oriented outlook.

27/05/2026

Data is the new oil.

The rise of artificial intelligence and the geopolitical risks that come with it are some of the most pressing policy challenges of our time.

Our new Digital Policy and Artificial Intelligence specialization, led by Dr. Hasnain Bokhari, trains young professionals on how to govern responsibly in the digital age and how to make responsible use of the powerful new tools it brings

Brandt School alumna Dr. Silvia Weko, research associate at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, returned to Universität Erfurt on May 11 to deliver a lecture on the consequences of Big Tech’s dominance for international politics.

20/05/2026

The idea that policy innovation flows mainly from the Global North to the Global South is one of the biggest myths in global governance.

The new open access book by Achim Kemmerling, Hasnain Bokhari, and Luicy Pedroza challenges that assumption.

By examining case studies on Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the volume demonstrates how the Global North frequently adopts solutions from the Global South but rarely acknowledges them.

You are cordially invited to a book launch celebrating this new publication. Join online or in person:
📅Monday, June 1st, 2026
🕟Time: 4:15 pm CEST
📍Venue: Universität Erfurt, Weltbeziehungen Building, C19.00.04 and online (via Webex, please scan QR Code on the attached image)

11/05/2026

What do academics in Germany think about the state of academic freedom right now?

For their Capstone project, MPP students interviewed academics and turned their results into best-practice guidelines for protecting academic freedom in the social sciences, which they presented at the Berlin office of .

🔎 One key finding: 81% of participants reported feeling completely or mostly free to develop and pursue their own research. However, 77% said that conditions have changed in recent years—and not for the better.

🔗 Check out the full reflection and the attached report in the latest blog.

06/05/2026

Is generative AI truly the “existential threat” to democracy we’ve been warned about, or are we overlooking a much deeper crisis?

In his latest analysis, Higor Michael Dias Bopp argues that the “AI election panic” is a dangerous distraction from the real threat: the slow erosion of democratic institutions.

Check out the latest blog to explore why institutional resilience matters more than fighting algorithms.

06/05/2026

“It just opens so many more doors.” 🚪

At the Brandt School, students gain practical experience while they study, equipping them with skills that help them stand out in a competitive job market.

Alumna Molly Hall shares how the Brandt School’s hands-on curriculum gave her the tools to excel as a Program Officer at Aspen Institute Germany.

04/05/2026

How is development aid changing in today's shifting global landscape? 🌍

This semester, the Brandt School joined Central European University for the joint course "The Politics and Policies of Aid", combining online learning with an intensive seminar week in Vienna.

Together with an international group of students, faculty and guest speakers explored some of the most pressing debates in development policy today — from global inequalities and geopolitical rivalries to the future of international cooperation.

A big thank you to all students, colleagues, and partners who made this collaborative teaching format such a rewarding experience!

29/04/2026

China and the US are in the middle of great power competition. What comes next, and what does this mean for the rest of the world?

An interactive discussion on April 21 brought together perspectives from Europe, the US, and Asia to talk about how China’s growing global influence is reshaping the international system, featuring the following panelists:

🌐 Michael Laha: Senior Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations
🌐 Thomas Yoshimura: Policy Advisor China, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
🌐 George Yin: Senior Fellow, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)
🌐 Moderated by Madeleine Böhm, Academic Coordinator of the doctoral program on De-Globalization at the Brandt School

Thank you to KAS and the U.S. Consulate General Leipzig for cohosting the discussion!

16/04/2026

Students graduate from the MPP program with essential policy skills and friends from all around the world.

Johana Botia Diaz’s time at the Brandt School prepared her for a successful career in humanitarian affairs at the United Nations and left her with memories she'll never forget.

09/04/2026

How do emotions, perceptions, and contextual experiences shape how police officers interact with civilians?

This question guided Dr. Alejandra del Pilar Ortiz-Ayala's recent fieldwork in Colombia.

Check out the latest blog to learn about her research on the socio-psychological dimensions of police work.

19/03/2026

China’s growing global influence is reshaping the international system. How will Europe, the U.S., and the Asian neighbors respond?

As part of the Erfurt Transatlantic Dialogue, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the U.S. Consulate General Leipzig, and the Brandt School invite you to an open fishbowl discussion bringing together perspectives from three regions.

Panelists:
George Y., Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China Studies National Taiwan University and Senior Fellow, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)
Thomas Yoshimura, Asia and Pacific Officer (China) at KAS
Michael Laha, Senior Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations
Moderated by Madeleine Böhm, Academic Coordinator of the doctoral program on De-Globalization at the Brandt School
Join us for an interactive conversation.

📅 April 21, 2026, 6pm
📍 Haus Dacheröden (Anger 37, 99084 Erfurt)
🔗 Register at the link in the first comment!

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