The Essence of Foreign Policy: Theory and Some Case Studies

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In this course we will explore foreign policy, from the theory and practice perspective, and the World Political System (WPS). Also, we will study the different models of Foreign Policy, and the actors and decision Making Processes associated. Finally, in the last session we will analyze some case studies in Central-Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Course leader

Pere Vilanova (Universitat de Barcelona-IBEI)

Target group

The IBEI Summer School in Global Politics and Policy is a program designed for graduate students and all those who have an interest in advanced knowledge of international security, international development and global politics issues. The objective is to offer different short courses on significant topics, taught by scholars and experts of international prestige. The School will enable participants to broadly discuss current developments in world politics in the light of core social-science and IR theories and perspectives.
Optionally, students may ask for an assessment in order to be able to obtain ECTS credits, provided they are recognized by their university. The 2023 edition of the IBEI Summer School in Global Politics and Policy is taking place in face to face format.

Course aim

In this course we will explore foreign policy, from the theory and practice perspective, and the World Political System (WPS). Also, we will study the different models of Foreign Policy, and the actors and decision Making Processes associated. Finally, in the last session we will analyze some case studies in Central-Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.

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