To explain how globalization rebuilt public policy and social behavior, we study the different political, economic, and social actors - public or private, individual or collective - and the exchanges and interactions between them that are remaking international relations.

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This course is also available in french version.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Introduction

The current global world implies a new approach of the international arena, breaking with classical theories.

WEEK 2

Inequalities

The main economic and social parameters indicate an unequal and instable world.

WEEK 3

Regionalism

The nation-state territory is challenged by new kinds of integration, and particularly by fragile regional constructions.

WEEK 4

World Actors

Nation-states are no more the only international actor. Many groups and 7 billions of individuals are now potential actors of our current international system.

WEEK 5

Globalization

Globalization is a complex process which is challenging the main traditional aspects of the world order.

WEEK 6

Identities

Identity has to be revisited and considered as a social and a political construct.

WEEK 7

Religions

Religion is perceived as a major parameter of the present world order, but generally in an oversimplified way.

WEEK 8

Nation State

Is traditional nation-state still working everywhere around the world?

WEEK 9

Power

Is power still meaningful and efficient?

WEEK 10

War and Peace

New international conflicts have a specific configuration and imply a new treatment.

WEEK 11

International System

Polarization and multilateralism are the new features of the post 1945 international system. The first one is probably over; the second one is challenged.

Conclusion

Going ahead to a new regulation?

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