Sigurd Rothe

Sigurd Rothe is a Lecturer in the Major Governance programme at University College Freiburg (UCF), University of Freiburg. He also teaches political science at Sciences Po Paris, the University of Freiburg, and the University of Bayreuth, bringing extensive professional diplomatic experience into the academic environment.

His research and teaching focus on key areas of governance, including foreign, security, defense, economic, and development policy, with a regional emphasis on Franco-German and Euro-African relations. His interdisciplinary expertise is rooted in both academic training and practical diplomacy.

Sigurd Rothe earned his degrees in political science from the University of Freiburg and the Institut d'Études Politiques d'Aix-en-Provence, in international economics from Aix-Marseille Université, and in public administration from the Institut National du Service Public (INSP, formerly ENA) in Strasbourg.

His professional background includes serving as Head of the Bavarian Office for Africa in Addis Ababa and as Political & Humanitarian Officer for Somalia at the German Embassy in Nairobi, providing him with deep field experience in international development and crisis diplomacy.

While no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his teaching includes courses such as “Diplomacy” in the Summer Term 2025, reflecting his ongoing academic engagement.

He advises students and offers office hours by appointment via ILIAS on Mondays. Sigurd Rothe is actively contributing to undergraduate education in global governance and international affairs.