Class Asian Space

The aim of the course is for students to acquire knowledge and build up a perception of the concept of 'Asian space' in a political and economic context, as well as a cultural one. At the same time, it is hoped that students will have an idea of the interactions between the various areas of influence of other Asian economic areas and the West. Geopolitical dynamics throughout ancient and modern history, as well as in the transition from the 20th to the 21st century, are the broad framework within which the themes will be addressed.

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1. The Idea of Asian Space (Central, South, Southeast and Far East). 2. The strategic importance of Central Asia. 3. The geostrategic importance of South Asia. 4. The geostrategic importance of Southeast Asia. 5. the geostrategic importance of East Asia. 6. Historical relations between Portugal and the Asia-Pacific region. 7. The importance of Asia for the EU economy. 8. The impact and strategy of Asia in Africa. 9. The influence of Asia on UN Security Council decisions. 10. The rise of Asia and the reopening of the Silk Road. 11.  Asian economic integration and Chinese prominence. 12. The role of the 'closed Asian' countries, i.e. Myanmar and North Korea. 13. What is the role of democracy in Asia? 14. Discussion of Papers and Oral Presentations.

The continuous assessment process was adopted according to the grading criterion in 2 Tests: 45% for the 1st Test and 45% for the 2nd, with the final addition of 10% for behavior and attendance, where 100% = 20 points. Assignments and exams were also taken into account where appropriate. The methodology aims to encourage debate on the main points of the subject, to clarify any doubts that arise about specific concepts in this area of Asian space, transposing theory into the practical reality of international events, in a context of globalization, numerous crises and violent conflicts for supremacy. To this end, models and practical demonstrations will be used in exercises based on mathematical formulas, such as the interpretation of the Crisis Graph and its nuances, with the aim of applying theory to the practice of different international events that have occurred in the past, are underway and are expected in the future.

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