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6th Call for Africa-UniNet Research Cooperation Projects

The 6th Africa-UniNet Call for Funding is open from 1 September 2025 until 30 November 2025, 13:00 pm CET.

IPE on the Road: SPSA 2025

Ashley Simpson and Zack Zimbalist presented their research on mobile money & corruption at SPSA in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Professor Quan Li Brings Cutting-Edge Sanctions Research to WU

The Institute for International Political Economy had the pleasure of hosting Professor Quan Li from Texas A&M University for a guest lecture.

Research Spotlight: Zack Zimbalist

In a working paper currently under review, I investigate whether and how the gender of an interviewer affects respondents' answers to a range of survey items.

IPE in the world: Why Are There So Few Starbucks in Austria?

When was the last time you bought a coffee at Starbucks? Have you ever wondered why Starbucks chose to open a store in your city, or why they didn’t?

Job Opening: Teaching and Research Assistant

We invite you to apply for a position as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Institute for International Political Economy.

Skill sessions

Teaching real-world skills in minutes: how short, focused sessions help students think critically and engage with complex research.

New publication by Zack Zimbalist

Regional Economic Communities and Attitudes Toward Free Cross-Border Movement in Africa

Our IPE Students: Valentin Kless

Cat Memes and Why-Questions

IPE on the road: EPSA 2025

IPE presented its latest research at the European Political Science Association (EPSA) conference in Madrid.