Thursday 15 October, 12:15

International History and Politics Forum

The International History and Politics Forum is a recurring seminar series that brings faculty, students and researchers together for rigorous, interdisciplinary discussion of international history and political developments. Sessions examine historical contexts, methodological approaches and contemporary implications, fostering critical analysis and collaborative research. Participants explore diverse perspectives, compare case studies, and deepen understanding of transnational forces shaping politics and diplomacy. The forum supports scholarly exchange, methodological innovation and sustained inquiry into the global dimensions of historical change.

In English.

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