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My Global Politics
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Dr Kamil Zwolski of My Global Politics is an associate professor in International Politics at the University of Southampton and the programmes director in the Department of Politics and International Relations. He is also a senior fellow of the UK's Higher Education Academy. Zwolski has a PhD in International Politics from the University of Salford in the UK and a Masters in European Studies from the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. He has written a book called 'European Security in Integration Theory', which examines federalism and functionalism – two fundamental, yet largely forgotten, theories of international integration, in the context of the war in Ukraine and contemporary European security order.

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  • Define international relations
  • Discuss the theories of international relations
  • Describe the evolution of inter-state relations
  • Discuss the history of international relations
  • Explain the classic definition of war
  • Analyze the principle of collective security
  • List the levels of analysis of international relations
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Understanding Geopolitics
1.5-3 hrs 1,780 learners
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define ‘geopolitics’
  • Define the terms ‘third world’ and ‘rogue states’
  • Identify who coined the term ‘geopolitics’
  • Identify the uses of geopolitics
  • Recall who insisted that the British public must be educated in geography
  • Summarise the contributions of Nicholas Spykman to the study of geopolitics
  • Identify who proposed the idea of the ‘Iron Curtain’ and explain what it means
  • Recognise why Alfred Thayer Mahan had a significant influence on US military and geopolitical strategy
  • Discuss why Mahan stressed the importance of the naval branch of the military
  • Discuss the contributions of Friedrich Ratzel, Karl Haushofer and Rudolf Kjellen to geopolitical theory
  • Describe what Spykman asserts is the key to world domination
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Geography
Understanding Geopolitics
1.5-3 hrs
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An Introduction to Foreign Policy
1.5-3 hrs 2,039 learners
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define ‘foreign policy’
  • Define ‘sovereign states’ in the context of international relations
  • Describe the purposes of the United Nations in terms of international affairs
  • Explain what ‘anarchy’ means in the international system
  • Discuss the ‘groupthink’ model of foreign policy
  • Outline the assumptions and negative consequences of the ‘groupthink’ model of foreign policy
  • Relate the ‘groupthink’ model of foreign policy to the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion of 1961
  • Discuss the key assumptions of the ‘cognitive psychology’ approach model of foreign policy
  • Explain how the media influences the relevance and public perception of international topics and events
  • Explain what Kenneth Waltz and John Mearsheimer mean by ‘neorealism’
  • Outline the purpose of foreign policy analysis
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International Relations
An Introduction to Foreign Policy
1.5-3 hrs
2039 enrolled
Liberalism: International Relations Theory
5-6 hrs 390 learners
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  • Explain the key concepts of classical liberalism and natural rights in the context of international relations theory
  • Identify some influential liberal philosophers and their contributions to the field of international relations
  • Define the concept of ‘natural law’ as proposed by Hugo Grotius
  • Recall the three ‘just causes of war’ according to Hugo Grotius in his work ‘On the Law of War and Peace’
  • Summarize the concept of democratic peace theory and its significance in international relations
  • Analyze the views of Norman Angell regarding the role of international institutions in mitigating international anarchy
  • Define ‘complex interdependence’ and outline its key characteristics
  • Distinguish between neorealism and neoliberalism in terms of international relations
  • Discuss international regimes and the significance of these principles in affecting international relations
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Philosophy
Liberalism: International Relations Theory
5-6 hrs
390 enrolled
Realism: International Relations Theory
3-4 hrs 450 learners
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  • Explain the perspective of realists in the context of international relations
  • Discuss ‘Thucydides's Trap’ and how it explains the potential conflict between rising and established powers
  • Summarise Machiavelli's perspective on rulership
  • Evaluate the relevance of Machiavelli's ideas to the world today
  • Recall the fundamental ‘law of nature’ and its role in Hobbes' political philosophy
  • Describe the characteristics of Hobbes' ‘state of nature’ and its implications for human behaviour and society
  • Recognise the influence of Hobbes' theory of the ‘state of nature’ on modern political thought
  • Outline the key components of classical realism and discuss their significance in international relations
  • Distinguish between the realist and idealist approaches in international politics
  • Define ‘neorealism’ and explain its significance in international relations
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International Relations
Realism: International Relations Theory
3-4 hrs
450 enrolled
Understanding International Security
3-4 hrs 2,047 learners
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recall the role of international institutions and interdependence in promoting global peace
  • Identify factors that may lead to interstate wars
  • Analyze the impact of war on individual, national and international levels
  • Compare the liberal and realist schools of thought’s perspectives on international security
  • Discuss the historical context of international security studies as a field of study
  • Describe the idea of ‘human security’, its fundamental components and the challenges it faces
  • Identify the main factors and motivations for war and terrorism
  • Recognize the risks associated with nuclear proliferation
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International Relations
Understanding International Security
3-4 hrs
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Navigating Geopolitics in the 21st Century
1.5-3 hrs 552 learners
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  • Explain the concept of a unipolar world and its implications for international relations
  • Outline the key points of the speeches by George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin on issues of terrorism and security
  • Summarise the main elements of the US National Security Strategy of 2022 and its effects on the international order
  • List the main features of the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ and its objectives for China's global role
  • Discuss the challenges of the European Union in dealing with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Chinese rise
  • Describe the different perspectives and interests of the countries involved in the war in Ukraine and the role of NATO
  • State the main arguments of Henry Kissinger on how to manage the strategic rivalry between the United States and China
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Navigating Geopolitics in the 21st Century
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