CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: International Summer School "Regionalism & Security"
PROGRAM INFO: Int’l Summer School on Regionalism & Security, Bishkek, July 18-31
Call For Applications
International Summer School “Regionalism & Security”,
18-31 July 2010
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
financed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds
from the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
organized by the Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg in
cooperation with the OSCE Academy in Bishkek and the International
University of Central Asia in Tokmok
The Summer School on Regionalism and Security is designed to enable
students to gain a deeper understanding of conflict prevention at the
supra-national and sub-national levels in South Caucasus and Central
Asia. Throughout the course students will explore the concept of
region and dynamics of regional formation, the relationship between
regionalism and security, as well as external perceptions and
influences on regional developments and various security issues in
South Caucasus and Central Asia. To complement lectures and class
discussions, the course includes a simulation game which will address
one of the security concerns in the post-Soviet space.
Course Language: English
Credits: 4 credit points
Costs: Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by the programme
Who can apply?
The summer school is open to graduate and advanced undergraduate
students from political science, international relations, sociology or
other related disciplines, living and studying in South Caucasus and
Central Asia.
How to apply?
The application, which must include:
- CV (in English)
- Performance record/transcript of grades (in English or in Russian)
- Letter of interest of 300-400 words (in English)
- Essay of 500-700 words addressing the question: What factors
facilitate and/or hinder regional cooperation in South
Caucasus/Central Asia? (in English) should be sent to
bishkekschool(at)hotmail.com by May 15th 2010. All applicants will be
informed about the selection process results by June 1st 2010.
