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Politics & Security

Politics & Security

Europe faces ever-evolving political and security dilemmas, both within the EU and from beyond.

But how exactly does this complex, multi-national governing body function? And what are the key discussions happening today?

Seek to better understand what terrorism is, the impact of cybersecurity, and the effect of migration and energy security on Europe. Meet with local experts and decision-makers to better understand how the EU functions, examine the key issues they face, and the challenges of policy making in today’s Europe.

This program is a good fit if you study:

  • Government
  • International Relations
  • Political Science
Politics & Security

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Core Course

European Game of Politics: Crisis and Survival

Semester Copenhagen
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European Game of Politics: Crisis and Survival

The European Union has been called an Unidentified Political Object (UPO) because it is less than a federal state, but more than a federation of states. Therefore, the European game of politics is rather special with deep impacts on the present EU crisis and the future of EU survival...

Study Tours: Warsaw, Denmark, Denmark, Northern Germany, Brussels

Disciplines: Government, International Relations, Political Science

Pre-requisites: Yes

Syllabus

Spring 2026 - Section A

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Spring 2026- Section B

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Spring 2026 - Section C

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Elective Course

European Security Dilemmas

Semester Stockholm
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European Security Dilemmas

Europe is under pressure and what constitutes a security threat is changing, too: a larger Russian presence in the region and increased risk of terrorism, but also fundamentalist and right-wing tendencies, the risk of pandemics, cyber terrorism, and European governments struggling to respond in unison to increasing numbers of refugees.

Study Tours: Krakow-Warsaw, Gothenburg

Disciplines: Government, International Relations, Political Science

Syllabus

Draft 2026

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Core Course

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective

Semester Copenhagen
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Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective

This course is a study of terrorism – its causes and aims as well as its forms – and of counter-terrorism measures introduced by the international community and individual states. The course examines the implications of terrorism for international politics in the 21st century. Adopting a European perspective allows us to better understand the history, concept, and phenomenon of terrorism and the varied attempts to fight it...

Study Tours: Denmark, Belfast-Dublin

Disciplines: Government, International Relations, Political Science

Syllabus

Spring 2026

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