FACULTY OF GOVERNANCE AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS
GOVERNANCE AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Working on societal issues in The Hague The Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs in The Hague, city of peace and justice, looks at such global challenges as climate change, terrorism and economic crises from the perspective of governance, political science, law, sociology and economics.
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ith its interdisciplinary approach, the Faculty fits in well with the national and international organisations in The Hague. It joins in the big debates in society not only with its teaching and research, but also with lectures and discussions. Enterprising by nature, the Faculty seeks connections with other disciplines and innovative forms of teaching.
RESEARCH
The academic research at the Faculty is organised into institutes and centres. The staff conduct research in the field of national and international politics, governance, security and urban issues. In their research, they explore complex challenges that go beyond the limits of individual disciplines.