Global Studies: International Relations and World Politics
Learn Path Description
Gain an understanding of foreign affairs, globalisation, and politicsGlobalisation has made the world a smaller place – offering huge business opportunities, but also causing instability and increased competition in both developed and developing nations. This ExpertTrack offers a look at demography, geography, international affairs, and foreign policy as you build a clear picture of the risk and threats within today’s interconnected world. You’ll learn about key concepts in international relations, and how organisations and cultures can work together. The 3 courses included as part of this ExpertTrack are designed for professionals working in a global network, students of foreign affairs, or learners with a strong interest in world politics. Understand globalisation and opposition to it Globalisation has had a huge impact on trade, culture, competition, and the environment. Exports today are 40x larger than they were in 1913, and the value of exported goods is around 25% of GDP worldwide. This trade generates efficiency gains and offers opportunities for economic growth. However, studies have also shown its effects on cost of living and jobs. You’ll explore arguments for and against globalisation, and understand the shifting tides of alliances, treaties, and waves of globalisation. This ExpertTrack covers global competition, protectionism, and how democratic fatigue interacts with populist demands. Find out how globalisation affects culture Different cultures have different communication styles, priorities, and environments, but globalisation forces nations to find a middle-ground to form alliances. You’ll consider whether cooperation is possible in the long-term despite all of these differences. These courses span 100 years – looking at the world in 1925 and building a picture of what it may be like in 2025, considering non-linear change, nationalism, anti-colonialism, and modernity. Learn to make market and political predictions Understanding historical patterns and the levers behind them is key to making predictions. Whether you want to make economic predictions or well-founded guesses about political futures, this ExpertTrack offers you the tools to assess threats, consider relevant factors, and consider what challenges the world will face tomorrow.
Skills You Will Gain
Courses In This Learning Path
Total Duration
4 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Global Studies: The Future of Globalization
Globalization has opened up many opportunities over the past century. However, it has also altered international power structures. We now interact with our environment and supply models all around the globe. Globalization is moving at a rapid pace that no one can stop, but they can try.
Globalization is a phenomenon that governments and citizens around the globe attempt to either benefit from - and limit its negative effects - or to avoid.
This course will help you understand why people are pro- or against globalization. This course explains why certain countries and governments choose to define boundaries while others opt for integration.
Many countries have tried to limit the global market's impact within their borders. Some see this as a rejection of Western culture while others are subjected to authoritarian regimes. We will look at several examples to show you the challenges and factors involved in refusing to build strong international relationships.
Rejecting global culture is to reject moral imperatives that were often created by other cultures and collectives. These are reviewed, as well as critiques of humanitarian law, human rights, or how one might choose to reject universal norms.
Total Duration
4 weeks
Level
Beginner
Learn Type
Certifications
Global Studies: Risks and Threats in International Relations
This four-week course on global studies explores why certain events have a greater impact on global affairs than others. It delves into the assessment of threats to foreign policy and foreign affairs. The course aims to provide insights from geography, demography, and anthropology to enable informed predictions of international relations.
The course acknowledges that despite periods of relative stability, challenges in politics and international relations persist. It covers topics such as communication issues, political instability, social uprisings, and the reasons behind people rebelling. It also examines the power imbalances between states and people.
The need for new methods to address environmental, cultural, and military pressures is emphasized due to the increasing pace of global change. The course evaluates various risks and offers solutions to sustainability issues like deforestation and water depletion. Additionally, it explores the effects of technology on warfare and questions whether these changes will ever end the war.
The course is offered by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), Europe's largest network organization in the field of management development.
Total Duration
4 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Global Studies: Cultures and Organizations in International Relations
This four-week international course explores the possibility of global cooperation despite cultural, institutional, and environmental differences. It delves into the question of whether ideological conflicts pose a threat to international cooperation and challenges participants to examine their beliefs about clashing civilizations. The course emphasizes the importance of negotiation and finding compromises in a world with diverse cultures. It highlights the need for strengthening cross-cultural communication and creating bridges in the era of globalization.
The talk also explores conflicting ideologies and cultural distinctions, as well as the influence of tradition and modernity on these discussions. It recognizes that our society today is different from 1925 and examines how international alliances have developed over time. Participants will gain insight into the future challenges we face and how we can overcome them.
This course is offered by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), Europe's largest network organization in the field of management development. Before signing up, interested individuals can preview some of the course content.
