Bücher von Florian Lehmann

Seminar paper from the year 2022 in the subject Politics - Topic: International relations, grade: 1,0, University of Vienna (Internationale Beziehungen), course: Strategic Gaming: The South China Sea Dispute, language: English, abstract: The text discusses the European Union's (EU) interest and involvement in the South China Sea (SCS) despite having no territorial claims in the region. It outlines various reasons for the EU's presence, including economic advantages for its member states, the EU's aim to play a more active role in geopolitics, and the need to protect vital maritime routes for European supply chains.Highlighting the importance of the SCS for Europe's security in trade, the text emphasizes the necessity for the EU to play a role in the conflict. It acknowledges the complexity of individual relationships between EU member states and the countries involved in the SCS dispute, requiring a delicate balance in EU engagement while addressing requests for active contribution from affected partners.Additionally, the text underscores the EU's commitment to upholding the rule of law and its goal of establishing a stronger geopolitical position. It discusses the need for the EU to navigate relationships with both partners and potential opponents, promoting cooperation and outlining potential objectives for the ASEAN Regional Forum.Lastly, the paper focuses on France's direct involvement in the conflict, emphasizing the EU's obligation to represent the interests of all its members and take action to ensure the safety of its citizens and the recovery of a lost vessel.Overall, the text outlines the EU's interests, its stance within the SCS conflict, its relationships with involved actors, and potential objectives aimed at achieving its overarching goals within the ASEAN Regional Forum.

Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict, Security, grade: 1,7, University of Erfurt (Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät/Internationale Beziehungen), course: Theory of International Relations II, language: English, abstract: The text explores the dynamics of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, particularly focusing on the overrepresentation of military personnel from the Global South (Africa, Asia, Latin America) compared to their lower financial contributions. It delves into concerns raised by countries from the Global South regarding potential Western-centric peace enforcement doctrines being imposed on the UN, potentially leading to the exploitation of troops from developing nations as 'cannon fodder.' It poses the question of whether UN peacekeeping missions are subject to structural racism, viewed from a postcolonial perspective.The text is divided into three main parts. Firstly, it introduces postcolonial theory and its perspective on power relations, contrasting it with other theories in International Relations. Secondly, it explains the general organization and conduct of UN peacekeeping missions, highlighting key actors involved. Lastly, it examines power relations within UN peacekeeping operations, utilizing the United Nations¿African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) as a case study to explore how postcolonial structures might contribute to the overrepresentation of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) from the Global South.Ultimately, the text aims to deconstruct power dynamics within UN peacekeeping missions and analyze their implications, specifically addressing the impact of postcolonial structures on the disproportionate presence of Troop Contributing Countries from the Global South in missions like UNAMID. The conclusion summarizes the findings derived from applying postcolonial theory to the case study, seeking to answer the research question posed throughout the text.

Seminar paper from the year 2022 in the subject Law - European and International Law, Intellectual Properties, grade: 2,0, LMU Munich (Juristische Fakultät), course: Munich Advanced Course in International Law (MACIL) - Summer School, language: English, abstract: The text explores the development of international law, particularly focusing on its evolution within the framework of the United Nations and its relevance to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It addresses the ongoing debate about the need for reform within the UN Charter and the challenges associated with multilateral norm development.The paper's central question revolves around the effectiveness of international law in the context of the 2030 Agenda. It seeks to analyze the achievements and existing complications in global norm development, emphasizing the comparison between the UN Charter's preamble and the 2030 Agenda to highlight the transformations undergone by international law.Divided into sections, the text first discusses the evolution of international law and its implications for the 2030 Agenda, followed by an overview of the 2030 Agenda and its norm development. It then delves into the effectiveness of norm development within this agenda, examining successes and failures. Additionally, it touches upon the issue of compliance with non-binding laws and offers insights into potential future developments.The conclusion summarizes the findings presented throughout the paper and revisits the initial research question regarding the effectiveness of international law within the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2023 im Fachbereich Politik - Thema: Internationale Beziehungen, Note: 1,0, Universität Wien (History Department), Veranstaltung: Die Globale Gesellschaft - Theoretische Ansätze und Kritiken, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Text beschäftigt sich mit den globalen Krisen, die die Welt derzeit erlebt und die nicht mehr allein von einzelnen Nationalstaaten gelöst werden können. Es werden verschiedene Herausforderungen wie die Klimakrise, Flucht und Migration, Pandemien, bewaffnete Konflikte, Armut und andere genannt. Die Arbeit versucht, die Anarchie in der Weltpolitik von morgen zu ordnen, indem sie zwei Konzepte der zukünftigen globalen Regierungsführung einführt und sie aus postkolonialer Perspektive untersucht.Es werden Fragen zur Gestaltung einer Welt, in der Menschen mit verschiedenen Werten und Überzeugungen zusammenleben und die globale Politik mitgestalten, aufgeworfen. Dabei wird diskutiert, welcher Ansatz aus postkolonialer Sicht verfolgt werden sollte: das Modell des Kosmopolitismus oder das einer Weltregierung. Die Arbeit ist in drei Abschnitte unterteilt: Einführung der postkolonialen Theorie, Diskussion des Kosmopolitismus und einer Weltregierung aus postkolonialer Perspektive, sowie eine Zusammenfassung der Ergebnisse und Beantwortung der Forschungsfrage.Obwohl ausreichend Literatur vorhanden war, lag die Herausforderung in der Eingrenzung der Literatur und der Dominanz einer "westlichen" Ausrichtung in der Wissenschaft. Der Autor ist sich der eigenen gesellschaftlichen Position bewusst und erkennt die mögliche Ablehnung des Themas, insbesondere wenn es um zukünftige Lebensmodelle für alle geht.

Seminar paper from the year 2022 in the subject Politics - Region: Russia, grade: 1,0, University of Wroc¿aw (Institute of Political Science), course: Religious Fundamentalism in the Contemporary World, language: English, abstract: The text discusses the role and influence of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) in contemporary Russia, particularly since the collapse of the Soviet Union. It highlights the significant increase in the number of Russians identifying with Orthodoxy, which now surpasses two-thirds of the population, reflecting a revival of religious identity and national pride.Emphasizing the connection between the Russian Orthodox Church and the preservation of Russia's historical greatness, the text explores the church's role in upholding the memory of past achievements, including military victories, literary traditions, space exploration, and the resilience of the Russian people. It notes the high levels of trust in the church and the military compared to other institutions within Russia.The paper aims to analyze the ROC as a religious fundamentalist group on an international scale. It covers various aspects such as the identification of the ROC as a fundamentalist group, details about its leadership, size, and structure, a historical overview of its development, challenges faced, initiatives taken, and successes achieved in meeting its goals.Furthermore, the text aims to forecast the future impact of the ROC both locally and globally, considering its media presence and public opinion. It concludes by shedding light on recent events and providing a brief glimpse into potential future developments of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Case Study from the year 2023 in the subject Communications - Media and Politics, Politic Communications, grade: 1,0, University of Otago (History Department), course: A Global History of Decolonization, language: English, abstract: The text examines Egypt's path to self-determination and liberation from British colonial rule, highlighting the unique approaches taken by different nations during their independence movements. It contrasts the Maori concept of tino rangatiratanga, Gandhi's fight for swadeshi, and Egypt's nationalist approach shaped by pan-Arab sentiments in their respective decolonization processes.It focuses on Gamal Abdel Nasser, Egypt's second president, and his pivotal role in the events leading up to the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company in 1956. Specifically, the paper delves into how Nasser was portrayed in the British media at that time and whether his decision to nationalize the Suez Canal Company was framed as an act of aggression and a threat to Western interests.The text acknowledges the limitations of historical analysis in capturing the complete reality of events and opinions from that period. It notes the inherent biases and perspectives of historians, as well as the challenges in interpreting historical narratives influenced by present-day viewpoints. The study relies on fragments of media opinions from historic newspapers to explore how the British media portrayed Nasser, recognizing the complexities and limitations of this approach.

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Krieg und Frieden, Militär, Note: 1,3, Universität Erfurt (Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät Universität Erfurt), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Mit der Entwicklung völlig autonomer Waffen steht eine Revolution der modernen Kriegsführung bevor. Sie besitzt das Potenzial, die Grundordnung des internationalen Staatensystems anzugreifen und unser Verständnis von Krieg vollkommen zu verändern. So stellen intelligente Waffen, die in der Lage sind, Ziele ohne menschlichen Eingriff zu wählen und abzuschießen, die Theorie des gerechten Krieges vor neue Herausforderungen. Diese Theorie beschreibt moralische und ethische Prinzipien, ob und unter welchen Bedingungen ein Krieg gerechtfertigt werden kann. Die Idee, dass ein Krieg nur dann geführt werden darf, wenn er unter gerechten Motiven und mit gerechten Mitteln gekämpft wird, wird spätestens seit der Jahrtausendwende wieder aufgegriffen. Doch können die neuen Kriege, in denen solche Technologien wie autonome Waffensysteme eingesetzt werden, gerecht sein? Das Konzept tödlicher autonomer Waffensysteme (LAWS) geht weit über ferngesteuerte Drohnen hinaus. Obwohl Drohnen hoch automatisiert sind, sind sie nicht autonom, da sie immer noch unter menschlicher Kontrolle und Aufsicht stehen. Autonome Waffensysteme könnten den Verlust der menschlichen Kontrolle, sowie einer fehlenden Verantwortung bei einem Fehlverhalten in einem Einsatz bedeuten. In der Arbeit soll geklärt werden, ob ein Einsatz von tödlich autonomen Waffen in einem Krieg oder bewaffneten Konflikt gerechtfertigt ist.