Rainer Hülsse

Dr. Rainer Hülsse serves as Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Chair of Global Governance and Public Policy since 2009. Previously, he held positions at Goethe-University Frankfurt and Technical University Munich, with visiting lecturer roles at Bangkok's Thammasat and Chulalongkorn Universities.

Educational background:

• Doctorate, Free University Berlin (2002)
• Graduate training, London School of Economics
• Studies, University of Konstanz
• Visiting scholar, European University Institute (Florence)

Hülsse's research critically examines discursive constructions of international problems through metaphor analysis. His work reveals how language shapes perceptions of money laundering, terrorism, and European identity within global governance frameworks. Specializing in constructivist approaches, he investigates the social production of security threats and the role of international organizations in standard-setting processes, particularly within anti-money laundering regimes.

His publication trajectory (2003-2017) demonstrates evolving focus from EU identity metaphors toward transnational crime governance. Key themes include:

• Discursive construction of global problems
• Legitimacy dynamics in international organizations
• Nation branding in foreign policy
• Micro-sociology of security culture

Scientific Awards:
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Hülsse currently teaches International Relations across bachelor's and master's programs at LMU. While specific grant details aren't listed, his research appears through publications in high-impact journals. He contributes to the Global Governance research team's collective work on international regulatory frameworks.

The Chair of Global Governance and Public Policy provides his primary research environment, facilitating collaborative projects on international organizations and discursive politics within LMU's Faculty of Social Sciences.