Class Euro-Atlantic Space

This subject aims to introduce students to the main dynamics of foreign policy between the US and the EU. To this end, the relationship between the two actors in international relations will be analyzed, not only from a historical and diplomatic point of view, but also from an economic-political and cultural-literary point of view.

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 Cold War and divided Europe Marshall Plan NATO US-EU after cold war        4.3.1. US-EU Trade Conflict        4.3.2. Common Security and Defence Policy and NATO        4.3.3. Energy Security and Environmental Issues        4.3.4.The European Union and United States  - Global Governance (Global      Partners,      Global Responsibilities)        4.3.5. Common values and maintenance of cultural, economic, social and       political ties Portugal-US-EU After Brexit: What can we expect?       5.1. Lisbon as a privileged mediator between Washington and Brussels       5.2. Portugal, NATO and PESCO drivers to European Defense       5.3. NATO's turn to the south and the importance of Portugal in the African continent

The curricular unit is theoretical-practical in nature and classes combine exposition with reading and analysis of texts. There will also be the preparation of group work, with the aim of promoting dialogue and reflection among students. The relative weight of each of the assessment instruments is as follows: Participation e Realização de leituras individuais: 30% Carrying out a group work: 30% Attendance of Test: 40%

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