This research module focuses on the political connections between Europe and America, the local, regional and global interactions of relevant actors as well as the transformations emanating from them. It is particularly interested in (competing) notions of globalism, both in the past and the present, in efforts to shape a globalized world as well as the responses to its opportunities, challenges and frictions. Geographically the module invites research on the wider trans-Atlantic space, ranging from the United States to Russia. Thematic focal points include questions of sovereignty, alliances, security as well as diplomatic and negotiation processes.

Coordinators:

Gerlinde Groitl (UR, International Politics and Transatlantic Relations)
Guido Hausmann (IOS, East- and Southeast European History)

The module coordinators organised a series of events as part of a workshop on Sovereignty in Transformation. The three online discussions took place from 3–10 November 2021. More details can be found here.