– The first part sheds light on many key theoretical approaches in IR, including classical and contemporary realist theories of interstate relations and great power politics; Marxist theories of structural inequalities; state theories and nationalism; Liberalism and neo-liberalism, examining at the same time the role of social movements.
– The second part discusses the foreign and security policies of the major actors in world politics, such as the USA and China, emphasising Greece and the East Mediterranean. You will learn how to apply these theories, how to reflect on them using empirical case-studies and contemporary examples. Finally, you will be given the opportunity to expand your analytical skills.