Andreas M. Bock

Prof. Dr. Andreas M. Bock is Professor of Political Science and Chair of Uncertainty Research at Akkon-Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften in Berlin. He teaches in the Master's program in Crisis, Conflict & Disaster Communication and the Bachelor's in International Emergency and Disaster Relief. His academic background includes a doctorate from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, with prior teaching roles at the Geschwister-Scholl-Institute, Bundeswehr University Munich, and the University of Augsburg.

• Doctorate in Political Science, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
• Studied political science, social psychology, and international law
• Thesis on John Rawls’s 'The Law of Nations'

Andreas Bock’s research centers on international relations, conflict analysis, and the psychological dimensions of security and crisis decision-making. He investigates how cognitive phenomena such as inattentional blindness and misperception influence foreign policy and crisis responses. His work bridges theoretical political science with practical crisis management, drawing on historical analogies like the Cuban Missile Crisis and contemporary issues such as the Iranian nuclear program and terrorism.

His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on geopolitical crises, threat perception, and transformative learning in conflict resolution. He frequently analyzes how actors fail to perceive looming dangers due to cognitive biases. His articles span topics including NATO-Russia tensions, counterterrorism strategies, refugee discourse, and nuclear proliferation, often employing interdisciplinary frameworks from psychology and philosophy.

Bock has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals such as Zeitschrift für Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik, International Journal, and Journal of Strategic Security, as well as public platforms like Zeit Online and Psychologie Heute. His forthcoming monograph, Walking Blindly into Disaster? The Psychological Dimension of International Conflicts, further develops his core thesis on cognitive failures in global politics.

Bock has been actively involved in research projects related to international assistance and crisis resilience. He is affiliated with the Institute for Research in International Assistance (IRIA) and has contributed to studies on intercultural competencies in emergency services and risk assessment.

He has also gained substantial practical experience as a project coordinator for NGOs such as Humedica and Caritas, managing humanitarian operations in Pakistan and Albania. This field experience informs his academic work, particularly in disaster response and conflict transformation.

While no formal advising or grant data is listed, his collaborative research with scholars like Ingo Henneberg and Fatma Zan indicates active academic engagement. His conference presentations at ISA, MPSA, and AABSS highlight his international scholarly presence.