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TOBIAS GREIFF
Current Positions
Spring 2016
Professorial Lecturer in International Affairs at the Elliott School of International
Affairs, The George Washington University.
Since 2015
Associate at the TAOS Institute.
Since 2015
Visiting Faculty at the Political Science Department, University of Pennsylvania.
Since 2014
Research Affiliate at the Center for the Study of Narrative and Conflict Resolution,
George Mason University.
Since 2013
Instructor at the School for Professional & Extended Studies, American University,
Washington DC.
Since 2012
Affiliate at the Center for Political Practice and Order, University of Erfurt.
Since 2008
Director of f-r-e-e, e.V. / f-r-e-e USA (Inc.), International Non-Profit Organization
working on peace and community building projects in societies emerging from open
violence.
Education
Since 2012
Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations,
Faculty of Law, Economics, and Social Science, University of Erfurt.
Dissertation: The Politics of Central Places in Post-Dayton Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A study of political agency, social interactions, and destructive violence in six Bosnian
cities [Completion expected spring 2016].
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Oliver Kessler; External Reader: Prof. Dr. Rom Harré (Oxford/Georgetown University).
2011–2012
Ph.D. Candidate (external) in International Relations, Department of International
Relations and Organizations, Graduate School of Humanities, University of Groningen;
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Oliver Kessler.
2011–2012
Guest at the Department of Psychology, Georgetown University; invited by Rom Harré
to audit classes on cultural psychology, qualitative research methods in psychology, and
on the philosophy of Wittgenstein.
2010–2011
Ph.D. Student in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations,
Geschwister Scholl Institute for Political Science, Ludwig-Maximilians-University; Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Oliver Kessler.
Tobias Greiff
2004–2010
Magister Artium (M.A.) in Political Science (major), Regional History (minor),
Modern and Contemporary History (minor), M.A. Thesis with "Highest Honors,"
Ludwig-Maximilians-University.
2006–2009
B.A. studies in Social Geography (parallel matriculation to M.A.), Technical University
Munich in cooperation with Ludwig-Maximilians-University.
2008
Certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, American University, Washington,
DC.
Publications
Monographs:
2011
Tobias Greiff. Identität und Anspruch: Die Funktionen von Symbolen im Friedensprozess in
Bosnien und Herzegowina. Marburg: Tectum Wissenschaftsverlag. ISBN 978-3-8288-27813. [Review by Ines Weber in Portal für Politikwissenschaft: Die Annotierte Bibliografie –
Political Science Portal: The Annotated Bibliography (2012).]
2006
Tobias Greiff. Johann Philipp Palm (1766–1806). München: Palm 1874.
Reviewed Articles & Bookchapters:
[2016]
Tobias Greiff. Of Hajduks, Jews, and Weeping Widows: A transnational ‘Cultural Industry’
and its impact on Bosnia’s peace process. [In preparation for: Journal of Peacebuilding &
Development]
Tobias Greiff and Edi Jurković. Radicalization of the center: Sport as obstacle in Bosnia’s
peace process. [In preparation for: Global Society: Journal of Interdisciplinary International
Relations]
2016
Tobias Greiff and Jacquie L. Greiff. This causes conflict! – On the risks of establishing
causalities through conflict analysis and the consequences of implementing those logics in
conflict resolution strategies. In Rom Harré and Fathali Moghaddam (Eds.): Questioning
causality: Scientific explorations of causes and consequences across social contexts. Santa
Barbara: Praeger, pp. 259—275.
2015
Tobias Greiff. Space, place, & symbol: Utilizing central places to understand intergroup
conflict dynamics. Narrative and Conflict: Explorations in Theory and Practice. Vol. 2 (1),
pp. 33—64.
2014
Tobias Greiff and Jacquie L. Greiff. The ‘Need For Success’: Untying international peace
interventions in Mostar. Alternatives: Global, Local, Political. Vol. 39 (2), pp. 108—123.
2013
Tobias Greiff. Losing one’s enemies? Partisans, Germans and the (in-)stability of Yugoslavia. In Rom Harré and Fathali Moghaddam (Eds.): The Psychology of Friendship and
Enmity: Relationships in Love, Work, Politics, and War. Westport: Praeger, pp. 145—166.
2012
Tobias Greiff. Die Neue Welt in deutschsprachigen Reiseberichten des 16. Jahrhunderts: Identitätsfindung und Selbstpositionierung über die Konstruktion der Fremdartigkeit.
Aventinus Varia, No. 31, pp. 1—34. [Indexed in AHF: Jahrbuch der historischen Forschung
– Annals of Historical Research (2012). München: Oldenburg, p. 645.]
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2011
Tobias Greiff. Entscheidende Jahre für München – 1791-1809 – Von Residenzstadt zur
offenen Stadt. Aventinus Bavarica, No. 21, pp. 1—17. [Indexed in Historische Bibliographie
Online – Historical Bibliography Online. München: Oldenburg.]
2010
Tobias Greiff. Symbolische Kommunikation und die gesellschaftliche Positionierung des
hohen Adels im (früh-)modernen Bayern. Aventinus Bavarica, No. 19, pp. 1—27. [Indexed
in Historische Bibliographie Online – Historical Bibliography Online. München: Oldenburg.]
Additional Publications:
2015
Tobias Greiff. Radicalized. Review of the book Why ‘good kids’ turn into deadly terrorists,
by Alice LoCicero. Peace & Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. Vol. 21 (4), pp. 673—
674.
2011
Tobias Greiff. The Munich Security Conference (MSC). In Historisches Lexikon Bayerns
(online). www.historisches-lexikon-bayerns.de/artikel/artikel_46205
2010
Tobias Greiff. South Ossetia – From a Frozen to a Hot Conflict. In Politlounge (online).
www.politlounge.de/essays/south_ossetia.pdf
2009
Tobias Greiff. Stadtpolitik und Urbanistik: Die Residenzstadt München wird eine offene
Stadt. Die entscheidenden Jahre der Stadtplanung 1791–1809. In Politlounge (online).
www.politlounge.de/essays/muenchen_offene_stadt.pdf
2007
Tobias Greiff. Fragile Staatlichkeit, Fallstudie – Tadschikistan. In Politlounge (online).
www.politlounge.de/essays/fragile_staatlichkeit_tadschikistan.pdf
2006
Tobias Greiff. The ‘New’ Great Game – die Kaspische Region, ein globaler Konfliktraum des 21. Jahrhunderts? In Politlounge (online). www.politlounge.de/essays/ konflikt_kaspisches_oel.pdf
2005
Tobias Greiff. Welche Kriegsformen werden das 21. Jahrhundert prägen? Die Faktoren der
neuen Kriege. In Politlounge (online). www.politlounge.de/essays/neue-kriege.pdf
Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants & Awards
Fellowships & Research Affiliations:
Since 2015
Associate at the TAOS Institute, invited by Prof. Kenneth Gergen.
Since 2015
Visiting Faculty at the Political Science Department, University of Pennsylvania, invited by Prof. Brendan O’Leary.
2014–2015
Visiting Pre-Doctoral Fellow at the Political Science Department, University of
Pennsylvania, invited by Prof. Brendan O’Leary.
Summer 2014
Visiting Research Fellow at the Balkan Institute for Conflict Resolution, Responsibility, and Reconciliation, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology; Faculty supervisor:
Prof. Sabina Čehajić-Clancy.
Since 2014
Research Affiliate at the Center for the Study of Narrative and Conflict Resolution,
George Mason University, invited by Prof. Sara Cobb.
Since 2012
Affiliate at the Center for Political Practice and Order, University of Erfurt, invited by
Prof. Oliver Kessler.
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2012–2015
Visiting Scholar at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Commonwealth
Center for Excellence), George Mason University; Faculty sponsors: Prof Dennis Sandole, Prof. Andrea Bartoli.
Spring 2011
Visiting Researcher Conflict Resolution Program, Department of Government, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Georgetown University; Faculty sponsor: Prof. Fathali
Moghaddam.
Scholarships:
2011–2013
FAZit Dissertation Scholarship highly selective scholarship for outstanding research
achievement from the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" Foundation; covering all study
and living costs for two years of Ph.D. dissertation research. [ ≈ 33,000$ ]
2007–2010
Konrad Adenauer Scholarship highly selective scholarship for promising future leaders and highly talented students from the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation; covering all
study and living costs for six semesters of undergraduate/graduate studies plus part
of the tuition for one semester abroad. Participated and supported in several extracurricular workshops, e.g.: "Theories of Justice," "World Religions and Cultures,"
"Frozen Conflicts." [ ≈ 40,000$ ]
2008
Konrad Adenauer Study Abroad Scholarship for participation in Certificate Program in Peace and Conflict Resolution at American University. [ ≈ 13,000$ ]
2008
Washington Semester Scholarship for participation in Certificate Program in Peace
and Conflict Resolution at American University. [ 1,200$ ]
Grants:
[2016]
ISA Travel Grant for travel and conference participation at the International Studies
Association Annual Convention in Atlanta from the International Studies Association.
[ 450$ ]
2015
Course Design Grant for the development of a new online master’s level course PPE
660 "Intercultural Communication for Evaluators" from the School for Professional &
Extended Studies at American University (Co-PI with Alex Cromwell). [ 1,000$ ]
2015
TAOS Associates Grant for peace and community building workshops in Bosnia and
Herzegovina from the TAOS Institute. [ 4,000$ ]
2014
DAAD Grant for travel and conference participation at the International Peace Research Association Annual Conference in Istanbul (Turkey) from the German Academic
Exchange Service. [ ≈ 1,000$ ]
2012
DAAD Grant for travel and conference participation at the International Peace Research Association Annual Conference in Tsu City (Japan) from the German Academic
Exchange Service. [ ≈ 2,000$ ]
2009
Academic Outreach Endowment Grant for initializing community-building projects
in Bosnia and Herzegovina from Middlebury College (Co-PI with Jacquelyn Antonson).
[ 4,000$ ]
Awards:
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2015
The President’s Volunteer Service Award (gold) awarded for peace and community building work in Bosnia and Herzegovina by U.S. President Barack Obama.
2014
Northedge Essay Prize (finalist) at the 2014 Millennium Journal of International
Studies essay competition.
Research
Research Interests:
Intergroup Interactions: Distribution of power and emergence of (new) political agents in post-conflict
environments, differentiation and positioning processes, dynamics of group and boundary formations,
conflict prevention, and ethics of interventions.
Symbolic Politics: Theories of symbolic power, roles and functions of symbols in everyday political
processes and intergroup interactions, utilizing symbols as gateways into local meaning horizons, and
symbols as seismographs for measuring conflict potentials.
Politics of Public Space: Power and political-psychology of public space in social conflicts, ‘homeland,’ ‘bridging,’ and ‘border’ discourses and their political enactment, role of space in memorialization
and reconciliation processes, and public space and security.
Field Research Experience:
2014
Field Research: 4 weeks Bosnia and Herzegovina, for a study on the longterm effects
of international interventions on Bosnia’s intergroup relations.
2010–2013
Field Research: Several weeks each year in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for PhD dissertation on Post-Dayton intergroup conflicts.
2010
Field Research: 3 weeks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for a study on the state of the post
war education system in Bosnia Herzegovina, co-investigator with Jacquelyn Antonson.
2009
Field Research: 7 weeks Bosnia and Herzegovina, for MA thesis on the functions of
ethno-national symbols in Bosnia’s peace process.
2008
Pilot Study Trip: 3 weeks Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to establish
contacts and grounding within the region, under the supervision of Prof. Eleftherios
Michael.
Research Excursion: 1 week Oberpfalz (Germany), for a historical study on the
regional development of one of the poorest Bavarian regions, under the supervision of
Prof. Martin Ott.
Archive Research: 4 weeks Bayerischer Hauptstaatsarchiv, Geheimes Hausarchiv, for
a study on symbolic communication of the Bavarian Nobility.
2007
Research Excursion: 1 week Salamanca (Spain), for a historical study on the regional
similarities and differences between Bavaria and Castilla y León, under the supervision
of Prof. Ferdinand Kramer.
Data Sets:
Ethno-national Symbols: Collection of over 4000 images of ethno-national symbols central to political
discourses in Post-Dayton Bosnia Herzegovina, including both entities, all cantons and all larger Bosnian
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cities. Dataset with various sub-sets, such as: ‘War memorials,’ ‘Religious and cultural heritage sites,’
‘Pre-war/Yugoslav monuments.’
Boundary/Territory Markers: Growing data set on markers, ranging from official flags and border
signs to graffiti and tattoos, used to claim territories, demonstrate group membership, and justify (violent)
actions.
Papers & Guest Lectures
Papers:
[2016]
Tobias Greiff and Jacquie L. Greiff. "This causes conflict – The impact of IR theorizing on
local crisis in the Balkans: A call for destabilization." [Accepted for presentation at: Central
and Eastern European International Studies Association joined conference (CEEISA-ISA)
in Ljubljana]
Tobias Greiff. "The Bosnian Spring – Emergence of new political actors in post Dayton
Bosnia and Herzegovina." [Accepted for presentation at: International Studies Association
(ISA) annual conference 2016 in Atlanta]
Fabio Capano and Tobias Greiff. "The European Union as peacebuilder in its neighborhood." [Accepted for presentation at: International Studies Association (ISA) annual conference 2016 in Atlanta]
2015
Tobias Greiff. "Central places in conflict – A research framework." [Accepted for presentation
at: 28th Annual International Association for Conflict Management (IACM) Conference,
Florida]
2014
Tobias Greiff and Katherine G. Miller. "Occupying public space – Learning about intergroup
conflict dynamics through the use of central places." [Presented at: 8th Annual Cultural
Studies Conference at George Mason University, Virginia]
Tobias Greiff. "Symbols as seismographs for intergroup tensions – Towards an early-warning
framework." [Presented at: International Peace Research Association’s (IPRA) annual conference held at Sakarya University in Istanbul, Turkey. Accepted for presentation at: 10th
Biennial Conflict Studies & Global Governance Conference at University of Massachusetts,
Boston]
Tobias Greiff. "The psychology of central places – A spatial theory for conflict analysis."
[Presented at: International Peace Research Association’s (IPRA) annual conference held
at Sakarya University in Istanbul, Turkey]
Tobias Greiff. "Space, Place, & Symbol: Utilizing central places to understand intergroup
conflict dynamics." [Presented at: International Studies Association (ISA) annual conference 2014 in Toronto, Canada]
2013
Tobias Greiff and Jacquie L. Greiff. "When bridging culture meets border cultures: Why
interventions fail." [Presented at: International Studies Association (ISA) annual conference
2013 in San Francisco]
Tobias Greiff and Bo A. Christensen. "Nostalgia: A driver in human creativity." [Accepted
for presentation: 32nd International Human Science Research Conference in Aalborg, Denmark ]
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2012
Tobias Greiff and Jacquie L. Greiff. "When bridging and boundary discourses interact: Rethinking success and failure of international interventions through the Mostar experiences."
[Presented at: International Peace Research Association’s (IPRA) annual conference at Mie
University in Tsu City, Japan]
Tobias Greiff. "Symbols as gateways into complex narrative structures: Utilizing symbols to
research intergroup conflict (with illustrations from Bosnia and Herzegovina)." [Presented
at: 9th Biennial Conflict Studies Conference at University of Massachusetts, Boston]
Papers in progress:
"The Irredentist Internet: Ethno-Nationalist Narrative Conflict on Youtube" together with Edward
Lazarus
"Combating Human Trafficking – Implementing Preventive Strategies into International Disaster Relief
Programs" together with Hayley J. Walczer.
"The power of central places in the politics of everyday life"
"When enemies become friends – Challenges to group stability through interpersonal encounters with
the collective enemy"
"Symbols of Passage – When U.S. street gang members join prison gangs"
Guest Lectures, Workshops & Presentations:
2015
Tobias Greiff. "Post-Liberalism: Re-thinking International Interventions." Guest lecture in
the International Relations Theory Lecture Series at University of Erfurt, invited by Prof.
Dr. Oliver Kessler.
Tobias Greiff. "Political agency, social interactions, and destructive violence in six Bosnian
cities twenty years after the war." Presentation at the Center for Political Practice and
Order, University of Erfurt, invited by Prof. Dr. Oliver Kessler.
Tobias Greiff. "Political agency, social interactions, and destructive violence in six Bosnian
cities twenty years after the war." Presentation at American University in Washington, DC,
invited by Prof. Laila Sorurbakhsh and Prof. Alex Cromwell.
Tobias Greiff and Jacquie L. Greiff. "Internal and external evaluations for non-profit organizations – Experiences from the field." Guest lecture for a Monitoring and Evaluation
seminar at Notre Dame of Maryland University, invited by Prof. Eleftherios Michael.
Tobias Greiff. "Symbolic politics and identity in intergroup conflicts." Guest lecture for a
Conflict Analysis seminar at the Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, invited by Prof. Edward Lazarus.
Tobias Greiff. "Intercultural communication and conflict resolution skills." Workshop at
Woodrow Wilson Highschool in Washington, DC, invited by Katherine G. Miller.
2014
Tobias Greiff. "Reconstruction, memorialization, and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina." Presentation for a seminar on justice and reconciliation at American University in
Washington, DC, invited by Prof. Phil Gamaghelyan.
Tobias Greiff. "The breakup of Yugoslavia and the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina." Guest
lecture for a Conflict Resolution seminar at American University in Washington, DC, invited
by Prof. Mohamed Nimer.
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Tobias Greiff. "Bosnian Spring? Understanding social conflict in Post-Dayton Bosnia."
Presentation at the Center for the Study of Narrative and Conflict (GMU), invited by Prof.
Sara Cobb.
Tobias Greiff. "Are there moral hinges? Beyond Wittgenstein’s On Certainty." Guest
lecture for a Philosophy seminar at the Honors College (AU), invited by Prof. Rom Harré.
Tobias Greiff. "Introduction to international negotiations (including multiparty peace negotiation simulation)." Guest lecture with workshop for a Conflict Resolution seminar at
New Century College (GMU), invited by Prof. Alex Cromwell.
2013
Tobias Greiff. "Rites of passage – When street gang members join prison gangs." Guest
lecture for a Cross-Cultural Communication seminar at American University in Washington,
DC, invited by Prof. Eleftherios Michael.
Tobias Greiff. "Symbolic politics – Introduction to the study of symbols for conflict analysts." Guest lecture with short workshop for a Conflict Resolution seminar at American
University in Washington, DC, invited by Prof. Eleftherios Michael.
2012
Tobias Greiff and Jacquie L. Greiff. "Reflecting on conflict resolution theory and practice
from the ground: Experiences from the Bosnian peace process." Guest lecture for a Conflict
Resolution seminar at American University in Washington, DC, invited by Prof. Eleftherios
Michael.
Tobias Greiff. "Rethinking ethnic identities in Bosnia: Social-positioning processes and
rising tensions in Post-Dayton Bosnia." Guest lecture at Conflict Resolution seminar at
American University in Washington, DC, invited by Prof. Eleftherios Michael.
2011
Tobias Greiff. "Bosnia’s symbolic landscape: Analysis of the role of symbols in Bosnia’s
peace process." Guest lecture at Conflict Resolution seminar at American University in
Washington, DC, invited by Prof. Eleftherios Michael.
Tobias Greiff. "Utilizing ethno-national symbols to understand Post-Dayton social dynamics
in Bosnia: A positioning analysis." Invited to present at the Department of Psychology at
Georgetown University in Washington, DC, by Prof. Fathali Moghaddam.
2010
Tobias Greiff. "Wir und Bosnien und Jetzt? Drei Geschichten aus Bosnien." Presentation
at the annual meeting of Palm 1874 Publishers in Munich.
2009
Tobias Greiff. "Phaleristik – Eine Einführung in die Ordenskunde." Presentation at the
annual meeting of Palm 1874 Publishers in Munich.
Tobias Greiff. "Erfahrungen aus Washington und Sarajevo." Presentation at the Institute
for Bavarian and Regional History at Ludwig-Maximilians-University, invited by Prof. Ferdinand Kramer.
Tobias Greiff. "Ethno-nationale Symbole in Bosniens Friedensprozess – Zwischenbericht
einer Feldstudie." Presentation at the Geschwister-Scholl-Institute for Political Science at
Ludwig-Maximilians-University, invited by Prof. Mir Ferdowsi Oreh.
Tobias Greiff. "Die Funktionen von Symbole in Bosniens Friedensprozess – Eine Arbeitshypothese." Presentation at the Geschwister-Scholl-Institute for Political Science at LudwigMaximilians-University, invited by Prof. Mir Ferdowsi Oreh.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Classes taught:
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
IAFF 3181 10 S16 "Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution" (3 credit, undergraduate)
IAFF 3181 11 S16 "Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution" (3 credit, undergraduate)
IAFF 3181 12 S16 "Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution" (3 credit, undergraduate)
IAFF 3181 11 S15 "Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution" (3 credit, undergraduate)
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
SISU 431 001/2F "Conflict Resolution in The Middle East and Beyond" (three week research excursion
to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Kingdom of Jordan)
SISU 431 003F "Conflict Resolution – Research Methods" (4 credit, undergraduate)
SISU 431 004F "Conflict Resolution – Mentored Field Practicum" (4 credit, undergraduate)
SISU 431 004S "Conflict Resolution – Mentored Field Practicum" (4 credit, undergraduate)
SISU 140 011F "Cross-Cultural Communications" (3 credit, undergraduate)
SISU 140 015F "Cross-Cultural Communications" (3 credit, undergraduate)
SISU 130 001F "Intercultural Communication" (3 credit, undergraduate)
SISU 130 007F "Intercultural Communication" (3 credit, undergraduate)
SISU 130 009F "Intercultural Communication" (3 credit, undergraduate)
WSEM 120 003F "Mentored Field Practicum" (3 credit, undergraduate)
WSEM 120 010F "Mentored Field Practicum" (3 credit, undergraduate)
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
CONF 795 007S "Applying Positioning Theory" (1 credit, graduate)
CONF 795 001S "Symbolic-Politics" (1 credit, graduate)
LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITY
Tutorial "Exam preparation in International Relations" (undergraduate)
Classes co-taught/assisted:
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
CONF 695 017 "Discursive Psychology: People and their Narratives" (assisted Prof. Rom Harré, graduate
level)
LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITY
"Lebensformen des Adels in Bayern in der frühen Neuzeit" (assisted Prof. Ferdinand Kramer, advanced
seminar)
"Internationalisierungsprozesse in Bayern" (assisted Prof. Ferdinand Kramer, advanced seminar)
"Revolution 1918-19 in Bayern" (assisted Prof. Ferdinand Kramer, advanced seminar)
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Classes designed and proposed:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
PPE 660 "Intercultural communication for evaluators" together with Alex Cromwell (online, graduate
level)
SISU 431 "Conflict analysis: Field-research in Bosnia and Jordan" (travel, undergraduate level)
SISU 140 "Cross-cultural communications: Meeting the cross-cultural challenges of the 21st century"
(undergraduate level)
SPExS "Europe at the crossroads: Exploring the European Union’s uncertain future" (travel, undergraduate level)
SPExS "The Balkan Route: Human security at Europe’s borders" (travel, undergraduate level)
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
CONF 399 "Ethno-national conflicts: Explaining and understanding modern civil wars" (undergraduate
level)
CONF 399 "Blood, Water, & Oil: Understanding and explaining global issues of the 21st century"
(undergraduate level)
CONF 795 "Applying Positioning Theory" (graduate level)
CONF 795 "Symbolic-Politics" (graduate level)
Mentoring:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Ethan Graure, Psychology major, Political Science minor (class of 2018)
Irene Serrano, International Studies with a focus on Conflict Resolution (class of 2018)
Steve Prawiromaruto, International Studies major (class of 2017)
Kathrine G. Miller, B.A. in International Studies with focus on Conflict Resolution (2013)
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Matthew Crescimanno, Linguistics major (class of 2017)
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Hayley J. Walczer, B.A. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (2015)
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Olga Golovneva, International Business major (class of 2018)
SKIDMORE COLLEGE
Elizabeth Lehmann, International Relations and Religious Studies (class of 2016)
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Service
University, School, or Department Service:
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL & EXTENDED STUDIES, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Curriculum revision for Washington Mentorship Program (SPEX 196 "College Inquiry")
Designed new master’s level course PPE 660 "Intercultural Communication for Evaluators" together with
Alex Cromwell
Initiated conversations for future partnerships between SPExS and academic institutions overseas
Faculty spokesperson during several visits of (potential) partner institutions
Faculty advisor to the curriculum revision committee for SISU 130 "Understanding Cultures"
CENTER FOR PEACEMAKING PRACTICE, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Advisor for International Fellowship Program
CENTER FOR POLITICAL PRACTICE AND ORDER, UNIVERSITY OF ERFURT
Founding member
Advisor to "Grass Roots Studies" section
Editorial work:
Redacting and editing the memoirs of Gustav von Kahr, a former prime minister of Bavaria.
Redacting, editing, and correspondence with authors for: Kramer, Ferdinand and Rumschöttel, Hermann
(eds.). Umweltgeschichte und Landesgeschichte in Bayern, (forthcoming).
Editing work for: Kramer, Ferdinand. (ed.). Der Landtag in der Bayerischen Verfassung von 1946.
(Beiträge zum Parlarmentarisums, Vol. 15) München, 2009.
Reviewer:
Peace and Conflict: Journal for Peace Psychology
Narrative and Conflict: Explorations in Theory and Practice
International Association for Conflict Management (IACM), conference papers
Chair, Organizer, Moderator, or Discussant:
Non-state Actors in International Politics (invited to serve as panel discussant); Central and Eastern
European International Studies Association joined conference, Ljubljana [2016]
Exploring Intrastate Conflict, Mediation, Institutions, and Peace (invited to chair the panel); International Studies Association, Annual Convention, Atlanta [2016]
(New) Media and Peace (invited to serve as panel discussant); International Studies Association, Annual
Convention, Atlanta [2016]
Justice and reconciliation in Bosnia – Twenty years after Dayton (panel organizer and moderator); American University (2014)
Bosnia’s peace process – from Dayton to the General Elections 2014 (round table organizer and moderator); American University (2014)
Peacemaking in post-conflict settings (panel discussant); Poverty and Peacemaking Conference, Princeton
University (2014)
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Positions & Commitments
Academic (at universities):
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Professorial Lecturer for International Affairs (part-time) at the Elliott School of International Affairs,
(spring 2016)
Professorial Lecturer for International Affairs (part-time) at the Elliott School of International Affairs,
(spring 2015)
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Consultant for Curriculum Design and Development; School for Professional & Extended Studies and
Intercultural Management Institute (IMI), (spring 2016)
Professorial Lecturer for Intercultural Communications (full-time); School for Professional & Extended
Studies, (fall 2015)
Instructor for International Peace and Conflict Resolution (adjunct); School for Professional & Extended
Studies, (spring 2015)
Instructor for International Peace and Conflict Resolution (full-time); School for Professional & Extended
Studies, (fall 2014)
Instructor for Intercultural Communications (full-time); School for Professional & Extended Studies, (fall
2013)
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Professorial Lecturer for Intercultural Communications; Delaware in D.C. Program, (fall 2015)
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Visiting Faculty; Political Science Department, (since fall 2015)
Visiting Pre-Doctoral Fellow; Political Science Department, (2014–2015)
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Affiliate Faculty; Center for the Study of Narrative and Conflict Resolution, (since spring 2014)
Instructor (adjunct); School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, (2013–2014)
Graduate Lecturer; School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, (offer declined)
Graduate Teaching Assistant; School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, (spring 2013)
Visiting Scholar / Adjunct Faculty; School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, (2012–2015)
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Visiting Researcher; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Government, Conflict Resolution
Program, (spring 2011)
LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITY
Research / Teaching Assistant; at the chair of Prof. Ferdinand Kramer, (2006–2008)
Teaching Assistant; at the chair of Prof. Mir Ferdowsi Oreh, (2006)
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Academic (others):
IPRA – RESEARCHER PRACTITIONER WORKING GROUP
Founding member; International Peace Research Association – Researcher Practitioner Working Group,
(since spring 2016)
KAS – OSTEUROPA NETZWERK
Researcher; Konrad Adenauer Foundation East Europe Network, (since spring 2015)
THE TAOS INSTITUTE
Associate, (since spring 2015)
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL GRASSROOTS RELATIONS
Co-founder / Interim Executive Coordinator; at the chair of Prof. Dr. Oliver Kessler at the University
of Erfurt, (2011–2012)
BALKAN WORKING GROUP
Researcher; at the chair of Prof. Dennis Sandole, (2010–2014)
BAVARIAN STATE LIBRARY / LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITY
Research Assistant; Foreign Service History Database Project, (2009–2010)
POLITLOUNGE
Enlisted Author; Online journal for the study of contemporary political issues, (2005–2010)
Non-academic (selection):
F-R-E-E e.V. / F-R-E-E USA (Inc.)
Founder and Director; International non-profit development NGO working on peace and community
building projects in post-conflict environments, (since 2008)
PALM 1874
Archivist; Non-profit organization working to preserve the cultural heritage of book making and book
art, (2006–2012)
Member; (since 2005)
CONGRESSMAN TIM MURPHY
Intern to the political advisor, DC Office, (2008)
NACHWUCHSJOURNALISTEN IN BAYERN e.V.
Journalist-in-training; Young Journalists Association in Bavaria, (2005–2009)
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Tobias Greiff
DEUTSCHE BUNDESWEHR
Officer Candidate, 232nd Mountain-Battalion, (honorable discharge in 2004)
Certifications & Languages
Certificates:
Certificate "Green Teaching Certificate," Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning, American University
Certificate "Social and Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher," CITI University of Miami
Certificate "Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research," CITI University of Miami
Certificate "Unlawful Harassment Prevention for Higher Education Faculty," American University
Certificate "Title IX Awareness and Violence Prevention for Faculty," American University
Certificate "Didactics and Methods of University Level Teaching," LMU Graduate Centre
Certificate "Communication in Conflicts," LMU Graduate Centre
Certificate "Voice Training for Public Speakers," LMU Graduate Centre
Certificate "Working with LATEX in the Social Sciences," LMU Graduate Centre
Professional Fitness-Trainer License (BSA, Saarbrücken)
Professional Nutritionist License (BSA, Saarbrücken)
Languages:
German (fluent)
English (fluent)
Latin (university certificate of proficiency)
Russian (beginner)
References & Mentors
Prof. Carola Weil, Ph. D.
Dean of School of Professional & Extended Studies
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016 (USA)
Tel: +1-202-885-5990
E-mail: weil@american.edu
Prof. Dr. Oliver Kessler
Chair for International Relations
University of Erfurt
Nordhäuser Str. 63
99089 Erfurt
Germany
Tel: +49-361-737-4961
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Tobias Greiff
E-mail: oliver.kessler@uni-erfurt.de
Prof. Andrea Bartoli, Ph.D.
Dean of School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, New Jersey 07079 (USA)
Tel: + 1-973-275-2516
E-mail: andrea.bartoli@shu.edu
Prof. Rom Harré, Ph.D.
Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Psychology
Georgetown University
108 White-Gravenor-Building
37th and O Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20057 (USA)
Tel: +1-202-687-4043
E-mail: harre@georgetown.edu
Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Kramer
Chair for Bavarian and Regional History
Ludwig-Maximilians-University
Ludwigstraße 14
80539 München (GER)
Tel: +49-89-28638-2507
E-mail: ferdinand.kramer@lmu.de
Prof. Eleftherios Michael, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for International Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
4701 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21210 (USA)
Tel: +1-410-532-3183
E-mail: emichael@ndm.edu
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