Hextech, Hobbits and Hegemons: Theories of International Relations in the Realms of Pop Culture

This semester, the BSH Jena is hosting the event series "Hextech, Hobbits and Hegemons", exploring International Relations through the lense of fiction. The dates of the events are included in the post description.

When: late October 2025 - January 2026. / Language: English. / Format: Hybrid.

Join us at the BSH Jena for a series of interactive sessions where we’ll use fictional stories to make sense of real world international relations! Starting in the third week of the lecture period, we’ll introduce and explore different theories of global politics through the lens of pop-culture. This will include:

Neorealism - Lord of the Rings - 27.10.2025, 18:15, SR 030, UHG, FSU Jena, Fürstengraben 1

Constructivism - Game of Thrones - 10.11.2025, 18:15, SR 030, UHG, FSU Jena, Fürstengraben 1

Postcolonialism - Avatar the Last Airbender - 24.11.2025, 18:15, Location tba.

Political-Psychological Approaches - Arcane - 24.11.2025, 19:00, Location tba.

Institutionalism - Babylon 5 - 2026, date tba, Location tba.

For those not in Jena, the series will also be accessible over zoom. It should be noted that if you join us per zoom, you may not be able to participate in all interactive segments of the events. If you wish to join an event digitally, please contact us per mail or instagram at least 24 hours before the beginning of the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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