 His research interests include theories of International Relations, transformations in the former Soviet Union, international political economy, and globalization.From 1974-1979, Segbers studied history, Slavic languages, political science, and philosophy at Ruhr University Bochum and University of Konstanz, completing his studies with both a master's degree and Staatsexamen (government-recognized exam for future teachers).In 1984, he obtained his PhD (Dr.