To explain how globalization rebuilt public policy and social behavior, we study the different political, economic, and social actors - public or private, individual or collective - and the exchanges and interactions between them that are remaking international relations. This course is inspired by a French sociological and historical approach to international relations.
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Founded in 1872, Sciences Po is France's leading university in the social sciences. For over 140 years, Sciences Po has educated decision-makers of the public and private sectors.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction
The current global world implies a new approach of the international arena, breaking with classical theories.
Inequalities
The main economic and social parameters indicate an unequal and instable world.
Regionalism
The nation-state territory is challenged by new kinds of integration, and particularly by fragile regional constructions.
World Actors
Nation-states are no more the only international actor. Many groups and 7 billions of individuals are now potential actors of our current international system.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM ESPACE MONDIAL, A FRENCH VISION OF GLOBAL STUDIES
This course is thorough, insightful and profound! He's an awesome instructor and fun..
I really enjoyed this course. Bertrand Badie has a great view, and the course content is rich. I am very grateful to my university (UNESP-Brasil) for the opportunity, to Coursera and to Sciences Po.
Very interesting, informative and entertaining. The French viewpoint was most enlightening.
It's a great course! Holding a clearer vision on international affairs right now.
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