Political Geography

 

Research in Political Geography is concerned with the relationship between power and space. From the perspective of poststructuralist approaches, power is conceptualized as an effect of social relations and discourses. Such a perspective can be applied to various empirical and theoretical questions.

 

With its interest in social power relations, conflicts, political contestation and negotiation processes are central themes in the work of Political geography. As such, Political geography defines itself primarily as an analytical perspective and less as a clearly delimited empirical topic. Research topics currently being pursued at the University of Freiburg are at the intersection with other empirical fields such as migration research, urban studies, socio-environmental research and research on the (German) military. In addition, research is actively engaged in the development of conceptual approaches, such as assemblage theories, discourse theories and governmentality, as well as innovative methodologies.