Money & Power

eabh lecture

11 Feb 2026 at 6:00pm

Berlin, Germany

eabh in cooperation with Humboldt University Berlin.

Money and Power: How Finance Shapes Geopolitics

Christoph Trebesch (Kiel Institute) & Jörg Rocholl (ESMT)

From empires built on trade routes to modern struggles over debt, sanctions, and energy markets — finance has always been at the heart of global power. This lecture explores the deep connections between financial history and geopolitics, showing how banks, currencies, and markets have influenced wars, alliances, and the rise and fall of nations. Join us for a journey through history that reveals why understanding money is key to understanding world politics today.