Conflicts, Polarization, and International Institutions: The World Between the Old and New Order

About

The key objective of the Summer School 2025 is to understand the reasons for the emergence of conflicts in the contemporary world with examples of contemporary types of conflicts in the world (the Post-Soviet space, the Balkans, the Middle East). Related to this is an understanding of the reasons for social and political polarisation – both in European society and in the United States. Populism is partly behind the polarisation itself – it is therefore necessary to understand its origins and patterns. The result will be an understanding of the reasons for the gradual redefinition of the world order and the role of international institutions, including the rising role of other countries with ambitions of increasing influence such as China or other BRICKS members.
Please note that students may earn 5 additional ECTS (10 in total) if they submit an essay at the end of the course

Course leader

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of International StudiesCharles University in Prague (founded in 1348) is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic

Target group

The programme is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a college or university or have recently graduated. Advanced bachelor students and master students of social sciences have the best chances to be admitted

Course aim

- to provide students with a broad understanding of the most significant recent and current political, economic and social issues in Europe
- to analyze the current challenges and risks to the development of Europe

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