Class International Organizations

This curricular unit aims to discuss the role of international organizations in the current context of political and economic globalization (and deglobalization). The defense of national interests in an international framework marked by interdependency and new allegiances creates new challenges for states and other actors, and introduces changes in the regional and international integration models. After analyzing the historical and theoretical origins of international organizations, along with their characteristics, we will proceed to the study of specific international and regional  organizations and other actors which have gained more salience in the last decades, including INGOs, diasporas, and other transnational groups. 

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International Organizations: origins and historical context; Theoretical approaches, international regimes and institutions; Integration vs. Multilateralism Structure, goals and functioning of some IOs; From the League of Nations to the United Nations. Functioning and challenges The EU and integration dynamics; New actors (INGOs, diasporas and other transnational groups).                

Classes draw on the exposition, debate and deepening of the topics encompassed by the syllabus. Participation of the students will be encouraged in order to reinforce learning, assuming greater relevance on the moment of analysis and presentation of working groups related to topics taught in class. The contínuous evaluation encompasses two written tests and a group exercise. 

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