International Politics

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103K Students

Master diplomacy, geopolitics & international relations theory. Ideal for foreign affairs careers. Earn official accredited British Academy International Politics Certificate.

103K Graduates

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Text, 30 Lessons

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What is International Relations
Anarchy and the State System
Levels of Analysis in IR

Classical Realism and Neorealism
Liberalism and Neoliberal Institutionalism

Hard Power, Soft Power and Smart Power
Balance of Power and Alliances
Hegemony and Power Transition Theory

United Nations System and Reforms
IMF, World Bank and WTO

Diplomatic Practice and Protocol
Foreign Policy Analysis Frameworks
Public Diplomacy and Soft Power Tools

Security Dilemma and Arms Races
Nuclear Deterrence and Proliferation
Cyber and Hybrid Warfare

Causes of War and Levels of Conflict
Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

Economic Globalisation and Inequality
Global Value Chains and Dependency
Critiques of Globalisation

Universal Declaration and Human Rights Regimes
R2P and Humanitarian Intervention

European Union and Regional Integration
ASEAN, AU and Mercosur

Rise of China and India
BRICS and Changing Global Order
Future of the Liberal International Order

Major Current Global Issues Case Study
Policy Brief and Final Exam

International Politics

Course Content

Programs / Courses

Principles of Economics

International Law

Public Economy

International Politics

Course Content

Introduction to International Relations

Theories of International Relations

Power and Balance of Power

Global Governance and Institutions

Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

International Conflict and Security

War, Peace and Conflict Resolution

Globalisation and Its Challenges

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Regional Organisations and Integration

Emerging Powers and Global Order

International Politics Final Assessment

Programs / Courses

Principles of Economics

International Law

Public Economy