Politics and society
The Academy’s projects in the area of political science, social sciences and economics cover everything from the fundamentals of democracy through the latest socio-political debates to how processes have shaped cultures up to the present day. The findings are made available to the scientific community and the general public in the form of policy papers and public events. Our website provides information on events as well as sowie podcasts and videos on socio-political topics.
bidt
Digitalisation is a ubiquitous trend, shaping all facets of our modern lifestyle. The Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) seeks to improve our understanding of the opportunities and challenges that accompany digital transformation. Its aim is to give society the tools and insights it needs to shape a digital future underpinned by a sense of responsibility and advocacy for the common good.
Digital Nuremberg Military Tribunals
The project provides digital access to the extensive files produced in the subsequent Nuremberg trials (1946–1949). Its work combines basic research on (legal) history with digital humanities methods, artificial intelligence and natural language processing. The project’s aims are to make an important chapter of Germany’s post-war history more accessible to an international audience, as well as provide fresh impetus for research on international criminal law and reappraisal of the crimes of the Nazi regime.
Neo-imperialism as a Contemporary Challenge
The ad hoc working group “Neo-imperialism as a Contemporary Challenge” analyzes the neo-imperial strategies of Russia, China, and the United States against the backdrop of a shaken international order. It examines the pursuit of prestige, competition for power, and imperial self-concepts, as well as the historical narratives used to legitimize domination and expansion. Methodologically, it combines comparative, interdisciplinary research with structured dialogue formats involving parliamentarians. The goal is policy-oriented research and a direct transfer of research findings into policy and the public sphere.