The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the main characteristics of the current global system and to identify important changes brought by the end of the Cold War. In the end, students should be able to understand the ongoing process of globalization and to address both positive and negative consequences for international politics. We will start by explanation of some basic concepts, like transnationalism, interdependence and globalization. These theoretical building blocks will be followed by topics divided into three main areas: global governance, global security and global development. We will address various actors involved in world politics and challenging issues that need to be responded, for instance the crisis of global governance, the changing nature of war, increasing importance of human security, or the ongoing covid-19 pandemics. The lectures will be followed by group discussions so that students would be able to think critically and independently about contemporary world affairs.
- Učitel: Šárka Kolmašová