Introduction to Foreign Policy

Free Download Introduction to Foreign Policy
Published 7/2023
Created by Kamil Zwolski, PhD
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 41 Lectures ( 2h 13m ) | Size: 1.5 GB

Foreign Policy for beginners; key concepts and theories; rational and psychological models; tons of examples; handouts.
What you’ll learn
Define foreign policy
Understand the key puzzles of foreign policy
Learn how to study foreign policy
Understand the relationship between International Relations theories and foreign policy
Define Foreign Policy Analysis
Define Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis
Understand how FPA applies to international organisations
Understand the Rational Actor Model of Foreign Policy Analysis
Understand the Bureaucratic Model of Foreign Policy Analysis
Understand the Groupthink Model of Foreign Policy Analysis
Understand the Cognitive Model of Foreign Policy Analysis
Understand the role of Media and Public Opinion in Foreign Policy Analysis
Apply Foreign Policy Analysis to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Apply Foreign Policy Analysis to the US China strategy
Requirements
The course is designed for beginners and therefore does not require prior education in Politics or International Relations.
No upfront reading is necessary. In the course, students will learn about some of the most influential books on each topic.
For convenience, handouts for each lecture are provided and can be downloaded.
Description
This course will introduce you to the study of Foreign Policy. Whether you are a student or just someone interested in what studying Foreign Policy is about, this course will carefully guide you through the basics of this fascinating academic sub-field of International Relations. The course is ideal for beginners with no prior university education because it allows you to understand the basics of the sub-field. Although it is designed for beginners, the course will give you confidence to speak about Foreign Policy theories and concepts with much greater confidence. Imagine having a discussion with someone about American, Russian or China’s foreign policy and being able to apply theories such as Rational Actor Model, Bureaucratic Model, Groupthink Model or Cognitive Model to educate them about how foreign policy really functions. This is the kind of confidence this course will give you.What You Will Get in This CourseHere is a summary of what you will learn in this course:Define foreign policyUnderstand the key puzzles of foreign policyLearn how to study foreign policyUnderstand the relationship between International Relations theories and foreign policyDefine Foreign Policy AnalysisDefine Comparative Foreign Policy AnalysisUnderstand how FPA applies to international organisationsUnderstand the Rational Actor Model of Foreign Policy AnalysisUnderstand the Bureaucratic Model of Foreign Policy AnalysisUnderstand the Groupthink Model of Foreign Policy AnalysisUnderstand the Cognitive Model of Foreign Policy AnalysisUnderstand the role of Media and Public Opinion in Foreign Policy AnalysisApply Foreign Policy Analysis to the Russian Invasion of UkraineApply Foreign Policy Analysis to the US China strategyMy Promise to YouI promise that the tuition in this course is of the highest quality, based on genuine university-level teaching and research. It is presented in a highly-accessible and engaging way, designed specifically for those who do not have prior university degree in Politics or International Relations.I invite you to send me a message if you have any questions about the content of this course.
Who this course is for
Individuals interested in Foreign Policy and International Relations
Students of Politics and International Relations who want to consolidate their knowledge and improve their grades.
Commentators, bloggers and journalists covering foreign policy and international politics
Policy practitioners who want to improve their analytical skills and better understand the context of their policy activities
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