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Global Politics Syria Summer School 2009

Welcome to the homepage of the Global Politics Summer School Syria 2009.

The core objective of the Global Politics Summer School Syria 2009 is to discuss new challenges in global politics, and to evaluate both the European and Arab Responses. This focus not only offers valuable insights into the European Union (EU), its institutions, structure and its foreign policy profile, but also throws a spotlight on the politics and policies of the Arab world. Common challenges, as well as interests and best practices of the respective actors will be identified and explored in order to reach a basis for the development of new concepts. In addition, participants will be introduced to instruments and strategies of diplomacy and will also have the opportunity to take the role of a diplomat during the simulation of an international conflict.

Inviting tutors from both sides of the respective regions adds to the strength of the summer school’s program and its format. Furthermore, state-of-the-art teaching and learning methods, ranging from interactive working groups to simulation games will be employed.

The Global Politics Summer School Syria 2009 is jointly conducted by the Arab International University in Damascus and the Center for Global Politics at the Freie Universität Berlin.

The Global Politics Summer School Syria will take place in Damascus from July 19 to July 31, 2009.