Institute of Political Sciences
Organisational unit: Institute
- Junior Professorship of Security Policy and Peace
- Professorship for Comparative Politics
- Professorship for Political Didactics
- Professorship for Political Science, in particular Political Economy
- Professorship for Political Science, in particular Political Theory
- Professorship for Political Science, in particular Public Policy and Law
- Professorship for Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany and the EU
- Professorship for Research of Political Culture
- Professorship of International Relations
Organisation profile
The Institute of Political Science (IPW) is responsible for all matters related to research, teaching and the study of political science. As part of the School of Public Affairs, the IPW's main objective is to consistently offer high-quality teaching course for various degree programs. Moreover, the Department promotes research as well as internationally visible publications across a broad range of topics. The research activities of the Institute’s members are documented on the webpage of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD). For updates on public lectures and conferences, please consult the CSD`s website ZDEMO.
Main research areas
Die Forschungsaktivitäten der IPW Mitarbeiter*innen sind dabei am Zentrum für Demokratieforschung (ZDEMO) konzentriert. Aktuelle Hinweise auf Vorträge und Konferenzen in den Teilbereichen der Politikwissenschaft finden sich daher auf den Seiten des ZDEMO.
Im "Tuesday Seminar" stellen Mitglieder des Instituts und von auswärts geladene Gäste ihre aktuellen Forschungs- oder Buchprojekte vor und stellen sie zur kritischen, aber fairen Diskussion unter Kolleginnen und Kollegen. Studierende sind herzlich dazu eingeladen!
Teaching
- PHD-Summerschool
- Politikberatung
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The Comparative Politics of Cabinet Reshuffles
Helms, L. & Vercesi, M., 01.10.2024, In: Government and Opposition. 59, 4, p. 1148-1160 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The comparative study of governments and ministers: Jean Blondel’s legacy
Müller-Rommel, F. & Vercesi, M., 12.2024, In: European Political Science. 23, 4, p. 535-545 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Cool Water Effect: The Geo-Climatic Source of Western Exceptionalism
Welzel, C., Kruse, S., Brunkert, L. & Brieger, S. A., 21.07.2025, Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. 483 p. (Palgrave Studies in Maritime Politics and Security)Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research › peer-review
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The Cool Water Effect: The Origin of Humankind's Emancipatory Turn
Welzel, C., Kruse, S., Brunkert, L. & Brieger, S. A., 2023, 390 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Book
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THE CULTURAL PRE-REQUISITES OF DEMOCRACY
Welzel, C., 06.08.2020, The Oxford Handbook of Political Representation in Liberal Democracies. Rohrschneider, R. & Thomassen, J. (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 76-94 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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The Democratization of the European Union: an empirical assessment
Friedrich, D., 16.05.2014, The Democratization of International Organizations. : First International Democracy Report 2014. Finizio, G., Levi, L. & Vallinoto, N. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 168-176 9 p. 12Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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The Diffusion of Values among Democracies and Autocracies
Deutsch, F. & Welzel, C., 01.11.2016, In: Global Policy. 7, 4, p. 563-570 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The “distinctiveness of cities” and distinctions in cities: Boundaries of belonging in comparative perspective
Barbehön, M. & Münch, S., 02.01.2016, In: Urban Research and Practice. 9, 1, p. 37-55 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The effect of voters’ economic perception, Brexit and campaigns on the evaluation of party leaders over time
Berz, J., 01.05.2020, In: British Journal of Politics and International Relations. 22, 2, p. 202-219 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The electoral appeal of symbolic class signalling through cultural consumption
Weisstanner, D. & Engler, S., 11.07.2025, In: British Journal of Political Science. 55, 12 p., e90.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review