ASTRA 2023: AI and Complexity for Global Political Dynamics

About ASTRA 2023

The recent transdisciplinary summer school offered an exceptional opportunity to delve into the dynamic intersection of complexity and global political dynamics. This immersive programme successfully equipped participants with a thorough understanding of the computational tools vital for studying complexity and adaptive systems. Attendees explored how these innovative techniques can be applied to address pressing questions in international relations, global politics, cooperation, and conflict.

Complexity theory, often known as complex systems theory, investigates the intricate behaviours of both physical and social systems. Distinct from traditional methodologies, this approach embraces the non-linear, adaptive, co-evolutionary, networked, and emergent characteristics of systems. Its growing popularity among scholars from diverse fields—such as international relations, global governance, public policy, security studies, critical security studies, peace and conflict studies, political economy, and environmental governance—highlights its significance in comprehending global politics today. The programme aimed to provide a holistic perspective on the behaviours of these…