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Seminar on Contemporary World Politics at The HUGS

On June 5th, Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexander Görlach held a seminar on the overarching theme of Modern Politics, focusing on contemporary questions such as “Are We Entering a New Season of Cold War”? and “What Role will Regional Powers Play in The Time to Come?”. The seminar was hosted by the Institute of International Relations at Hallym University of Graduate Studies and organised by Prof. Dr. Ik-Joong Youn. Alexander Görlach is a Professor of Ethics and Theology, currently teaching at New York University.

Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexander Görlach was invited by the Hallym University of Graduate Studies (HUGS) to hold a seminar on contemporary politics with the backdrop of historical factors post 1945 which set the stage for the current political climate in Europe and beyond. The head of the university’s Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Prof. Dr. Ik-Joong Youn, kindly facilitated the event.

 

Professor Görlach invited the audience to embark on a journey spanning continents, cultures and conflicts. It was an informative and engaging seminar welcoming participants to actively and critically reflect on the topics discussed. The seminar focused on the background of the global and regional political climate, and how these realities translate into modern-day circumstances.

 

Specific case-studies and power-dynamics at play in political, economic and social realms were picked up to further illustrate the disciplines Prof. Görlach explained. The seminar then was rounded off with a Q and A session allowing students to ask specific questions and enabling Prof. Görlach to touch upon additional points of interest.

 

Currently, Alexander Görlach teaches ethics and theology at New York University (NYU) and is a senior fellow of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs und Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge. Besides his activities as an author, enjoys exchanging and opening dialogues with students at guest lectures he holds.

 

Due to the years-long relationship between Alexander Görlach and Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea, Young Soo Kim and David Thomas of HSF Korea were thankful to be able to accompany him to the seminar.