Bernhard Trautner

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Trautner is an Honorary Professor at the University of Tübingen's Institute of Political Science, within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. His professional career includes roles in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the German Development Institute in Bonn, and diplomatic postings such as at the German Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He holds a PhD (1997) from Bremen University and an M.A. (1992) from Heidelberg University.

His research focuses on constructive conflict resolution in the Middle East and North Africa, development policy, and transnational Islamic institutions. Key areas include Middle Eastern political dynamics, Islamic legal thought modernity, and stabilization strategies in post-conflict regions. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical policy-making in development and conflict mitigation.

Publications span conflict analysis, Islamic studies, and regional development, with notable contributions on peripheral Islam in Southeast Asia and transnational Turkish-German religious networks. His academic contributions emphasize historical context and policy relevance, reflecting his dual career in academia and government.

• Teaching: Courses include International Development: Theories, Policies, Practices and Studying Development: Empirical Patterns and Policy Practices.
• Labs/Teams: Former member of the Middle East and Comparative Politics team led by Prof. Schlumberger at Tübingen.