Jan-Frederik Kremer
Jan-Frederik Kremer heads the research group “Economy and Finance” and co-heads the research group “Structural Power” at the Center for Global Studies, University of Bonn, where he works as research fellow and lecturer. He studied Political Science, History, Economics and Philosophy at the Ruhr University Bochum and is PhD Candidate in the PhD program “International Development Studies” at the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy (IEE) and member of the DFG funded “Research School”. He was one of the very first Germans students offered a fast-track PhD opportunity. Furthermore, he was awarded several scholarships, like the Bronnbacher Scholarship and numerous DAAD and DFG travel and conference grants. In August and September 2012 Jan-Frederik stayed at the University of Miami as visiting scholar at the Miami-Florida European Union Center and in 2008 as short-term consultant at the University of the Western Cape, South-Africa.
His PHD- project “International Trade and Global Power Shift” deals with the ontology of power in the realm of the global economy, focussing on the US, EU and China. He is member of the International Studies Association (ISA) and the British International Studies Association (BISA). He is (co)-author and (co)-editor of a number of publications, like “Power in the 21st Century – International Security and International Political Economy in a Changing World”, “Towards an New Understanding of Structural Power”, “Global Power Europe, Volume 1 and 2” and “Cyber Space and International Relations”. Jan-Frederik presents his work frequently on major international (ISA, BISA, ECPR) and national (DGPW) conferences.
Jan-Frederik is also Co-Initiator of cnsltnts and has conducted consultancy projects in South-Africa, the US and Germany.
Phone: +492287360281
Address: Institut für Politische Wissenschaft und Soziologie
Center for Global Studies
Walter-Flex-Straße 3, Room 3.060
53113 Bonn
His PHD- project “International Trade and Global Power Shift” deals with the ontology of power in the realm of the global economy, focussing on the US, EU and China. He is member of the International Studies Association (ISA) and the British International Studies Association (BISA). He is (co)-author and (co)-editor of a number of publications, like “Power in the 21st Century – International Security and International Political Economy in a Changing World”, “Towards an New Understanding of Structural Power”, “Global Power Europe, Volume 1 and 2” and “Cyber Space and International Relations”. Jan-Frederik presents his work frequently on major international (ISA, BISA, ECPR) and national (DGPW) conferences.
Jan-Frederik is also Co-Initiator of cnsltnts and has conducted consultancy projects in South-Africa, the US and Germany.
Phone: +492287360281
Address: Institut für Politische Wissenschaft und Soziologie
Center for Global Studies
Walter-Flex-Straße 3, Room 3.060
53113 Bonn
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The most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date
Covers the whole extent of the EU's external relations
Offers fresh and innovative theoretical approaches to understand the EU's international positioning
Delivers profound and deep knowledge about the institutional, legal and political framework of the EU's external actions
This two-volume project provides a multi-sectoral perspective over the EU's external projections from traditional as well as critical theoretical and institutional perspectives, and is supported by numerous case studies covering the whole extent of the EU’s external relations. The aim is to strive to present new approaches as well as detailed background studies in analyzing the EU as a global actor.
Volume 1:
The first volume “Theoretical and Institutional Approaches to the EU’s External Relations” addresses the EU's overall external post-Lisbon Treaty presence both globally as well as regionally (e.g. in its "neighborhood"), with a special emphasis on the EU’s institutional framework. It also offers fresh and innovative theoretical approaches to understanding the EU’s international position."
What others say:
“This is the most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date. The 32 chapters cover the whole breadth of the EU's external relations, ranging from democracy promotion to trade policy and climate change negotiations. The volumes will be a highly valuable resource for all students and scholars interested in the EU's global role.” - Andreas Dür, University of Salzburg
“The EU as a global actor has become the focus of an increasingly intense academic and policy debate. At a time when many question the coherence, effectiveness and visibility of the Union’s role on the global stage, this comprehensive two-volume study provides clear answers to the institutional, theoretical and public-policy dimensions of that role. These essays contribute in significant ways to enhancing our understanding not simply of the way in which the EU conducts itself internationally, but above all of the scale, complexity and ubiquity of its diplomatic and political presence.” - Jolyon Howorth, Yale University
“The two volumes of Global Power Europe make an outstanding contribution to EU studies by engaging both in theoretical debates and in in-depth empirical analyses. The EU’s distinctive and innovative role in world politics is superbly examined in a wide range of policy areas. Thus, the two volumes will serve as important standard reference books for students and scholars alike.” - Stefan A. Schirm, Ruhr-University Bochum""
“The European Union is now one of the most complex and active global powers, and its reach extends further than many had ever imagined possible. The "Global Power Europe" collection examines the totality of the EU's global "actorness" and influence, using a variety of theoretical insights and sophisticated case studies of EU civilian, economic, security, and ethical policies. It should become a major reference work for EU scholars and policy-makers.“ - Michael E. Smith, University of Aberdeen
"
"This two-volume project is bound to become a main reference point for anyone interested in the EU’s role in international politics. It combines a diverse set of theoretical and geographical lenses with an overview of different policy areas that is unique in its comprehensiveness. The contributions highlight the main challenge ahead of the EU: to maintain its status as a novel actor in international society while at the same time bolstering its influence." - Thomas Diez, University of Tübingen
The most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date
Covers the whole extent of the EU's external relations
Offers fresh and innovative theoretical approaches to understand the EU's international positioning
Delivers profound and deep knowledge about the institutional, legal and political framework of the EU's external actions
This two-volume project provides a multi-sectoral perspective over the EU's external projections from traditional as well as critical theoretical and institutional perspectives, and is supported by numerous case studies covering the whole extent of the EU’s external relations. The aim is to strive to present new approaches as well as detailed background studies in analyzing the EU as a global actor.
Volume 2:
The second volume “Policies, Actions and Influence of the EU’s External Relations”, quantitative and qualitative contributions examine the EU's international efficacy from a political, economic and social perspective based on a plethora of its engagements.
What others say:
“This is the most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date. The 32 chapters cover the whole breadth of the EU's external relations, ranging from democracy promotion to trade policy and climate change negotiations. The volumes will be a highly valuable resource for all students and scholars interested in the EU's global role.” - Andreas Dür, University of Salzburg
“The EU as a global actor has become the focus of an increasingly intense academic and policy debate. At a time when many question the coherence, effectiveness and visibility of the Union’s role on the global stage, this comprehensive two-volume study provides clear answers to the institutional, theoretical and public-policy dimensions of that role. These essays contribute in significant ways to enhancing our understanding not simply of the way in which the EU conducts itself internationally, but above all of the scale, complexity and ubiquity of its diplomatic and political presence.” - Jolyon Howorth, Yale University
“The two volumes of Global Power Europe make an outstanding contribution to EU studies by engaging both in theoretical debates and in in-depth empirical analyses. The EU’s distinctive and innovative role in world politics is superbly examined in a wide range of policy areas. Thus, the two volumes will serve as important standard reference books for students and scholars alike.” - Stefan A. Schirm, Ruhr-University Bochum"
“The European Union is now one of the most complex and active global powers, and its reach extends further than many had ever imagined possible. The "Global Power Europe" collection examines the totality of the EU's global "actorness" and influence, using a variety of theoretical insights and sophisticated case studies of EU civilian, economic, security, and ethical policies. It should become a major reference work for EU scholars and policy-makers.“ - Michael E. Smith, University of Aberdeen
""
"This two-volume project is bound to become a main reference point for anyone interested in the EU’s role in international politics. It combines a diverse set of theoretical and geographical lenses with an overview of different policy areas that is unique in its comprehensiveness. The contributions highlight the main challenge ahead of the EU: to maintain its status as a novel actor in international society while at the same time bolstering its influence." - Thomas Diez, University of Tübingen
Broadens the understanding of how international relations are influenced by cyber issues
Innovative, comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach
Brings together well-known experts and scholars from various disciplines
Cyberspace is everywhere in today’s world and has significant implications not only for global economic activity, but also for international politics and transnational social relations. This compilation addresses for the first time the “cyberization” of international relations - the growing dependence of actors in IR on the infrastructure and instruments of the internet, and the penetration of cyberspace into all fields of their activities. The volume approaches this topical issue in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary fashion, bringing together scholars from disciplines such as IR, security studies, ICT studies and philosophy as well as experts from everyday cyber-practice.
In the first part, concepts and theories are presented to shed light on the relationship between cyberspace and international relations, discussing implications for the discipline and presenting fresh and innovative theoretical approaches.
Contributions in the second part focus on specific empirical fields of activity (security, economy, diplomacy, cultural activity, transnational communication, critical infrastructure, cyber espionage, social media, and more) and address emerging challenges and prospects for international politics and relations.
Papers by Jan-Frederik Kremer
infrastructures. These threats pose great risks to states and their populations and can result in shifts in power. The inherent
interdependent character of the digital infrastructure and its growing importance for economies, public safety and our society
in general make controlling and countering these threats a demanding and critical challenge for both enterprises and
governments. This paper identifies the different types of stakeholders, their actions and respective motives in the context of
cyber security and introduces the so called SAM-framework for the analysis of cyber security. Building on that, the
implications for governments will be discussed including the resulting threats and responsibilities.
Talks by Jan-Frederik Kremer
Hence, the paper will put a strong focus on the importance of innovation for economic development, growth and the global positioning of an political entity, by using the concepts of innovative capabilities and market performance developed by the authors’, which asses pre-conditional factors for innovation, but also analyses the performance of the BRICS and the EU in terms of outputs (like patent fillings, trade performance etc.).
In doing so, this paper will offer insightful information about the BRICS’s power to compete and rank in international economic affairs and about the BRICS’s positioning in comparison to the industrialized countries, and will also deliver solid knowledge about the EU global economic standing in international comparison. Furthermore, the paper will discuss the efficiency of policies implemented by the BRICS and the EU to foster their global positioning in regard to their innovative capabilities and market performance.
By doing so, the paper will deliver significant first-hand and original knowledge on the international (economic) standing of the BRICS and the EU and will also deliver a solid data-based contribution to the more general debate on the economic and political emergence of the BRICS.
Chair: Astrid Boening (University of Miami)
Chair: Jan-Frederik Kremer (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University)
Discussant: Luigi Carafa (University of Cambridge)
Discussant: Conrad Rein (University College Cork)
From regional power to global power? The European Neighbourhood Policy after the Lisbon Treaty
Licinia Simao (University of Coimbra)
Heidi Maurer (Maastricht University)
The EU's participation in international organizations
Anne Wetzel (University of Mannheim)
The EU’s missing role as a security actor and its impact on Transatlantic Relations. A cognitive explanation of EU's foreign and security decision-making
Natividad Fernández Sola (Higher School of Economics Moscow)
The Forgotten Transatlantic Relation: EU-Mercosur Relations
Carolyn Dudek (Hofstra University)
The Harbinger Under Fire: Is the Euro losing its Role Model appeal?
Miguel Otero-Iglesias (ESSCA School of Management)
Boening, Astrid (Chair)
Kremer, Jan-Frederik (Chair)
Ozoguz, Selin (Roundtable Participant)
Fernandez-Sola, Natividad (Roundtable Participant)
Cohen, Benjamin (Roundtable Participant)
Diez, Thomas (Roundtable Participant)
Crawford, Beverly (Roundtable Participant)
Smith, Michael (Roundtable Participant)
Nowadays there is an ongoing debate about a possible power shift from traditional industrial countries to emerging powers, as well as an intense debate about the future role of the U.S. in world politics and global order. Various volumes, journal articles and monographs have tried to develop sophisticated answers towards these debates. When it comes to debating the present and future role of the EU in international relations, we face a cloudy spot of research, especially as far as it concerns the question whether or not the EU can be seen as a recent or future global power. Can it be expected that Europe may become the next uprising superpower in global affairs, or will Europe slide into marginality? In other words, the question which must be addressed is, “Is the EU: A Global Power in the making?”. The roundtable aims at bringing together scholars to deliver their insights on these questions and to discuss their thoughts to vent some of the cloudiness related to the topic. By bringing together experts, the roundtable aims at collecting fresh perspectives on the topic and to foster the academic debate on the question wether the EU can be seen as a global power or not.
The most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date
Covers the whole extent of the EU's external relations
Offers fresh and innovative theoretical approaches to understand the EU's international positioning
Delivers profound and deep knowledge about the institutional, legal and political framework of the EU's external actions
This two-volume project provides a multi-sectoral perspective over the EU's external projections from traditional as well as critical theoretical and institutional perspectives, and is supported by numerous case studies covering the whole extent of the EU’s external relations. The aim is to strive to present new approaches as well as detailed background studies in analyzing the EU as a global actor.
Volume 1:
The first volume “Theoretical and Institutional Approaches to the EU’s External Relations” addresses the EU's overall external post-Lisbon Treaty presence both globally as well as regionally (e.g. in its "neighborhood"), with a special emphasis on the EU’s institutional framework. It also offers fresh and innovative theoretical approaches to understanding the EU’s international position."
What others say:
“This is the most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date. The 32 chapters cover the whole breadth of the EU's external relations, ranging from democracy promotion to trade policy and climate change negotiations. The volumes will be a highly valuable resource for all students and scholars interested in the EU's global role.” - Andreas Dür, University of Salzburg
“The EU as a global actor has become the focus of an increasingly intense academic and policy debate. At a time when many question the coherence, effectiveness and visibility of the Union’s role on the global stage, this comprehensive two-volume study provides clear answers to the institutional, theoretical and public-policy dimensions of that role. These essays contribute in significant ways to enhancing our understanding not simply of the way in which the EU conducts itself internationally, but above all of the scale, complexity and ubiquity of its diplomatic and political presence.” - Jolyon Howorth, Yale University
“The two volumes of Global Power Europe make an outstanding contribution to EU studies by engaging both in theoretical debates and in in-depth empirical analyses. The EU’s distinctive and innovative role in world politics is superbly examined in a wide range of policy areas. Thus, the two volumes will serve as important standard reference books for students and scholars alike.” - Stefan A. Schirm, Ruhr-University Bochum""
“The European Union is now one of the most complex and active global powers, and its reach extends further than many had ever imagined possible. The "Global Power Europe" collection examines the totality of the EU's global "actorness" and influence, using a variety of theoretical insights and sophisticated case studies of EU civilian, economic, security, and ethical policies. It should become a major reference work for EU scholars and policy-makers.“ - Michael E. Smith, University of Aberdeen
"
"This two-volume project is bound to become a main reference point for anyone interested in the EU’s role in international politics. It combines a diverse set of theoretical and geographical lenses with an overview of different policy areas that is unique in its comprehensiveness. The contributions highlight the main challenge ahead of the EU: to maintain its status as a novel actor in international society while at the same time bolstering its influence." - Thomas Diez, University of Tübingen
The most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date
Covers the whole extent of the EU's external relations
Offers fresh and innovative theoretical approaches to understand the EU's international positioning
Delivers profound and deep knowledge about the institutional, legal and political framework of the EU's external actions
This two-volume project provides a multi-sectoral perspective over the EU's external projections from traditional as well as critical theoretical and institutional perspectives, and is supported by numerous case studies covering the whole extent of the EU’s external relations. The aim is to strive to present new approaches as well as detailed background studies in analyzing the EU as a global actor.
Volume 2:
The second volume “Policies, Actions and Influence of the EU’s External Relations”, quantitative and qualitative contributions examine the EU's international efficacy from a political, economic and social perspective based on a plethora of its engagements.
What others say:
“This is the most comprehensive assessment of the EU's role in the world to date. The 32 chapters cover the whole breadth of the EU's external relations, ranging from democracy promotion to trade policy and climate change negotiations. The volumes will be a highly valuable resource for all students and scholars interested in the EU's global role.” - Andreas Dür, University of Salzburg
“The EU as a global actor has become the focus of an increasingly intense academic and policy debate. At a time when many question the coherence, effectiveness and visibility of the Union’s role on the global stage, this comprehensive two-volume study provides clear answers to the institutional, theoretical and public-policy dimensions of that role. These essays contribute in significant ways to enhancing our understanding not simply of the way in which the EU conducts itself internationally, but above all of the scale, complexity and ubiquity of its diplomatic and political presence.” - Jolyon Howorth, Yale University
“The two volumes of Global Power Europe make an outstanding contribution to EU studies by engaging both in theoretical debates and in in-depth empirical analyses. The EU’s distinctive and innovative role in world politics is superbly examined in a wide range of policy areas. Thus, the two volumes will serve as important standard reference books for students and scholars alike.” - Stefan A. Schirm, Ruhr-University Bochum"
“The European Union is now one of the most complex and active global powers, and its reach extends further than many had ever imagined possible. The "Global Power Europe" collection examines the totality of the EU's global "actorness" and influence, using a variety of theoretical insights and sophisticated case studies of EU civilian, economic, security, and ethical policies. It should become a major reference work for EU scholars and policy-makers.“ - Michael E. Smith, University of Aberdeen
""
"This two-volume project is bound to become a main reference point for anyone interested in the EU’s role in international politics. It combines a diverse set of theoretical and geographical lenses with an overview of different policy areas that is unique in its comprehensiveness. The contributions highlight the main challenge ahead of the EU: to maintain its status as a novel actor in international society while at the same time bolstering its influence." - Thomas Diez, University of Tübingen
Broadens the understanding of how international relations are influenced by cyber issues
Innovative, comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach
Brings together well-known experts and scholars from various disciplines
Cyberspace is everywhere in today’s world and has significant implications not only for global economic activity, but also for international politics and transnational social relations. This compilation addresses for the first time the “cyberization” of international relations - the growing dependence of actors in IR on the infrastructure and instruments of the internet, and the penetration of cyberspace into all fields of their activities. The volume approaches this topical issue in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary fashion, bringing together scholars from disciplines such as IR, security studies, ICT studies and philosophy as well as experts from everyday cyber-practice.
In the first part, concepts and theories are presented to shed light on the relationship between cyberspace and international relations, discussing implications for the discipline and presenting fresh and innovative theoretical approaches.
Contributions in the second part focus on specific empirical fields of activity (security, economy, diplomacy, cultural activity, transnational communication, critical infrastructure, cyber espionage, social media, and more) and address emerging challenges and prospects for international politics and relations.
infrastructures. These threats pose great risks to states and their populations and can result in shifts in power. The inherent
interdependent character of the digital infrastructure and its growing importance for economies, public safety and our society
in general make controlling and countering these threats a demanding and critical challenge for both enterprises and
governments. This paper identifies the different types of stakeholders, their actions and respective motives in the context of
cyber security and introduces the so called SAM-framework for the analysis of cyber security. Building on that, the
implications for governments will be discussed including the resulting threats and responsibilities.
Hence, the paper will put a strong focus on the importance of innovation for economic development, growth and the global positioning of an political entity, by using the concepts of innovative capabilities and market performance developed by the authors’, which asses pre-conditional factors for innovation, but also analyses the performance of the BRICS and the EU in terms of outputs (like patent fillings, trade performance etc.).
In doing so, this paper will offer insightful information about the BRICS’s power to compete and rank in international economic affairs and about the BRICS’s positioning in comparison to the industrialized countries, and will also deliver solid knowledge about the EU global economic standing in international comparison. Furthermore, the paper will discuss the efficiency of policies implemented by the BRICS and the EU to foster their global positioning in regard to their innovative capabilities and market performance.
By doing so, the paper will deliver significant first-hand and original knowledge on the international (economic) standing of the BRICS and the EU and will also deliver a solid data-based contribution to the more general debate on the economic and political emergence of the BRICS.
Chair: Astrid Boening (University of Miami)
Chair: Jan-Frederik Kremer (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University)
Discussant: Luigi Carafa (University of Cambridge)
Discussant: Conrad Rein (University College Cork)
From regional power to global power? The European Neighbourhood Policy after the Lisbon Treaty
Licinia Simao (University of Coimbra)
Heidi Maurer (Maastricht University)
The EU's participation in international organizations
Anne Wetzel (University of Mannheim)
The EU’s missing role as a security actor and its impact on Transatlantic Relations. A cognitive explanation of EU's foreign and security decision-making
Natividad Fernández Sola (Higher School of Economics Moscow)
The Forgotten Transatlantic Relation: EU-Mercosur Relations
Carolyn Dudek (Hofstra University)
The Harbinger Under Fire: Is the Euro losing its Role Model appeal?
Miguel Otero-Iglesias (ESSCA School of Management)
Boening, Astrid (Chair)
Kremer, Jan-Frederik (Chair)
Ozoguz, Selin (Roundtable Participant)
Fernandez-Sola, Natividad (Roundtable Participant)
Cohen, Benjamin (Roundtable Participant)
Diez, Thomas (Roundtable Participant)
Crawford, Beverly (Roundtable Participant)
Smith, Michael (Roundtable Participant)
Nowadays there is an ongoing debate about a possible power shift from traditional industrial countries to emerging powers, as well as an intense debate about the future role of the U.S. in world politics and global order. Various volumes, journal articles and monographs have tried to develop sophisticated answers towards these debates. When it comes to debating the present and future role of the EU in international relations, we face a cloudy spot of research, especially as far as it concerns the question whether or not the EU can be seen as a recent or future global power. Can it be expected that Europe may become the next uprising superpower in global affairs, or will Europe slide into marginality? In other words, the question which must be addressed is, “Is the EU: A Global Power in the making?”. The roundtable aims at bringing together scholars to deliver their insights on these questions and to discuss their thoughts to vent some of the cloudiness related to the topic. By bringing together experts, the roundtable aims at collecting fresh perspectives on the topic and to foster the academic debate on the question wether the EU can be seen as a global power or not.
theoretical interpretation and synthesis of these findings is lacking. This panel responds to
the growing need for clear theoretical models for understanding and measuring a power shift
that is, possibly, taking place from industrialized countries to ‘emerging powers’, and also
between states and non-state actors. Analyzing change in power capacities or positions of
actors is always strongly correlated with the conceptualization of power. Existing studies
usually apply traditional concepts such as hard or soft power. They develop indicators, which
have been derived from deductively given presumptions without seriously addressing the
question of appropriateness of the concepts, indicators and underlining presumptions for the
analysis of ‘power politics’ in an interconnected international environment. How can students
of global power shift and the rise of ‘emerging powers’ benefit from existing IR theories?
Which alternative aspects and concepts may be adequate for the analysis of 21st century
power relations? Is there a perspective for theoretical synthesis?
This panel will discuss different methodological and conceptual approaches for inquiring and
measuring global power shifts - thereby pointing to possible future empirical and theoretical
research paths.