Prof. Dr. Stefan Peters

The Chair for Peace Studies at the University of Giessen focuses on the scientific analysis of peace processes and conflicts, issues of North-South relations and development policy. The Chair's research focus is on the "Global South" and especially on Latin America. The Chair offers introductory and advanced seminars in these areas with practical and research relevance as well as excursions. The Chair is also involved in continuing education and training. For this purpose, the German Colombian Peace Institute – CAPAZ offers summer and winter schools in Colombia and Germany.

The following is an overview of the current research projects of our doctoral students.

The following is an overview of current international projects.

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The Chair for Peace Studies at the University of Giessen focuses on the scientific analysis of peace processes and conflicts, issues of North-South relations, and development policy. The Chair's research focus is on the "Global South" and especially on Latin America. The Chair for Peace Studies in Giessen is also the founder of the German Colombian Peace Institute (CAPAZ), hence, its current focus to support the peace process in Colombia through research, teaching and knowledge transfer.