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In historiography, international organisations and international regimes are described both as contributing to an imperialistic globalisation, and as fora where the destructive consequences of globalisation are beeing treated. This seminar is analysing the role of international organisations, their normative basis in international law, and their expert personnel in global governance, starting with a conceptual discussion of important notions: national, international, and transnational as well as governmental international organisations and NGOs. Empirically, we will look into the freedom of navigation and free trade; humanitarian intervention and minority protection; the International Labor Organisation; global development organisations; and finally, the World Health Organisation.