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Presentation
Presentation
The unit introduces students to the fundamental concepts of diplomacy and strategy in the modern international system. The unit considers, inter alia, theories of war and peace, great power competition, the nature of the world economy and the mechanisms leading to peaceful outcomes. The knowledge gained by students allows for a critical understanding of current international problems.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT790-10974
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Introduction Fundamental IR concepts World Order Peace and War The Modern State System The Economic and Finacial Order Great Powers: Russia, China, USA Europe in the World A Post-liberal Order
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Objectives
Objectives
The aim of the unit is to guide studentes as they develop critical thinking, analytical capacities and scientific methods. Specifically, the aim is to guide students in the operacionalization of concepts derived from geopolitics and IR theory, so that they may apply these concepts to international events. Also, the relationship between theory, diplomacy and international politics is developed. In short, the unit seeks to familiarize studens with the scientific literature, the main concepts and analytical tools in the field of international relations
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Complementing the presentation of theoretical knowldege, discussion of concrete cases operationalizing theories and concepts will be undertaken
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References
References
Auer, Stefan (2022). European Disunion. Hurst & Co. Kershaw, Ian (2018). Continente Dividido. Dom Quixote. Niblett, Robin (2024). The New Cold War. Atlantic Books. Radchenko, Sergey (2024). To Run the World. The Kremlin's Cold War Bid for Global Power. Cambridge University Press. Rato, Vasco (2023). Tsunami: Trump, trumpismo e a Europa. Actual Editora.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
