Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Global and Area Studies program, with a focus on Peace and Security in Africa, is a joint interdisciplinary doctoral program offered by Leipzig University and the Institute for Peace and Security Studies at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. This program has been available since October 2012.

Program Overview

The program is designed for early career researchers and experts in globalization and security research. It aims to prepare participants for careers in international organizations, conflict management, prevention and resolution, early warning of conflicts, and other areas of the emerging African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA). Additionally, it seeks to equip future lecturers, scientists, and researchers for the rapidly developing higher education sector in Ethiopia and its neighboring countries.

Program Details

Duration and Structure

• The program is a three-year joint interdisciplinary doctoral program.
• It is tailored for both early career researchers and experts in the field.

Career Opportunities

• International organizations
  • Conflict management
  • Prevention and resolution
  • Early warning of conflicts
• Areas of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)
• Higher education sector in Ethiopia and its neighboring countries
  • As future lecturers
  • As scientists
  • As researchers

Research Areas

• Globalization
• Security research
• Conflict management
• Prevention and resolution of conflicts
• Early warning of conflicts
• African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)

Conclusion

The Global and Area Studies program, focusing on Peace and Security in Africa, offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to doctoral studies, enhancing the capabilities of its participants in the realms of globalization, security, and conflict resolution, with a specific emphasis on the African context.