Bernward Schäfer

Bernward Schäfer is a Researcher and academic staff member at the University of Stuttgart, affiliated with the Institute of Social Sciences and the Department of International Relations and European Integration. His roles include teaching, research assistance, and contributions to academic projects.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History & German Studies (BA Teaching Qualification) at the University of Stuttgart (2016–2022)
• Master's degree in Political Science, History & German Studies (M.Ed.) at the University of Stuttgart since 2022

Research Expertise:

• Theories of International Relations
• History of international law, with emphasis on international criminal law
• Punishment theories
• Geopolitics

Professional Experience:

• Research Associate at Prof. Dr. Cathleen Kantner's chair (SOWI III, International Relations) since 2024
• Student/research assistant at the same chair (2018–2024)
• Tutor in the module 'Introduction to International Relations' (2019–2024)
• Lecturer at the State Academy for Music-Making Youth in Baden-Württemberg since 2021
• Research assistant in the project 'Literary Politics of the New Right' (2024)
• Tutor for social science writing courses (2022)

Teaching Activities:

• Summer semesters 2024/2025: 'The Rise of the West – The Rise of the West to Global Hegemon'
• Winter semester 2024: 'Theories of War'