International Summer School on Regionalism and Security/Bishkek 18-30 July 2010

Dear all,
Please see below information for full financed internationally summer school. The deadline is 15 May. Also send this information to students who may interested in the program.
International Summer School
"Regionalism & Security" 18-31, July 2010, Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan
The Summer School on Regionalism and Security is designed to enable students to gain a deeper understanding of conflict prevention at the supra-national and sub-national levels in South Caucasus and Central Asia. Throughout the course students will explore the concept of region and dynamics of regional formation, the relationship between regionalism and security, as well as external perceptions and influences on regional developments and various security issues in South Caucasus and Central Asia. To complement lectures and class discussions, the course includes a simulation game which will address one of the security concerns in the post-Soviet space.
Course Language: English
Credits: 4 credit points
Costs: Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by the programme> r>
Who can apply?
The summer school is open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students from political science, international relations, sociology or other related areas living and studying in South Caucasus and Central Asia.
How to apply?
The application, which must include:
CV (in English)
Performance record/transcript of grades (in English or in Russian)
Essay of 500-700 words addressing the question: What factors facilitate and/or hinder regional cooperation in South Caucasus/Central Asia? (in English)
Motivation Letter 300-500 Words

should be sent to bishkekschool@ yahoo.de by May 15th 2010. All applicants will be informed about the selection process results by June 1st 2010.
The Summer School is sponsored by: DAAD