Annual Summer University Course Geopolitics

About

The principal objective of this study programme is to introduce the main concepts of geopolitics. The course adopts a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates strategic, geographic, historic, cultural and economic dimensions to facilitate a more profound understanding of contemporary international relations. Conferences will be held by leading international experts. Lectures will be on the following topics: Geopolitical Schools of Thought, Factors of Geopolitical Analysis, Geopolitics of Energy, Geopolitical Risk Assessment, Strategic Foresight and Geopolitical Scenario Building, Geoeconomics, The Belt and Road Initiative and India’s Geopolitical Gravity and Geopolitics of Religions

Course leader

Gyula Csurgai PhD and David Criekemans PhD

Target group

Target group of participants: Persons working for International Organisations and government agencies, diplomats, university students, people working in various economic sectors, and other interested individuals

Course aim

Develop the ability to apply the geopolitical analysis method in different case study situations;

• Integrate geopolitical factors and foresight into decision-making processes;

• Participate actively in an interactive and non-conformist course;

• Develop your professional networks and exchange views with course participants having different national, cultural and professional backgrounds

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