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“Challenges to International Orders: Causes and Consequences”  is the topic of our 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference, which will take place from 7–9 October. 

Congratulations, Robert Gorwa! The WZB researcher has been awarded a grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for his research project “ALIGNING AI.” This is the second consecutive Starting Grant awarded to WZB research.

The WZB invites you to a public dialogue on 7 October 2026 between Odile Renaud-Basso, Norbert Röttgen and Katherine Tai that examines changing global power dynamics and the evolution of transatlantic relations. 

Democracy enjoys broad support in surveys. However, as a new study shows, support for democratic rights and procedures becomes unstable in times of crisis.

The Kohli Foundation for Sociology is accepting applications for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 at the WZB. The fellowship supports researchers who have completed their dissertation with excellent success and provides a two-year research stay at the WZB. This time should be used to engage in a new research project, to advance publications, and to develop research collaborations. The application deadline is September 20, 2026. 

We are delighted that Kai Barron, Research Fellow at the WZB, was awarded the 2026 ESA Young Scholar Prize. The award recognizes his significant methodological contributions to experimental economics.

A big thank you to the organizing team for putting together such a great event! It was a great day at the IZW and the zoo!