International Relations and World Politics

Course Info

Date: Oct-06-2025

Length: 1 Week

City: Dubai

Fees: 3,985

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Nov-25-2024

    Dubai

  • Dec-30-2024

    Dubai

  • Jan-06-2025

    Dubai

  • Feb-03-2025

    Dubai

  • Mar-03-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-07-2025

    Dubai

  • May-05-2025

    Dubai

  • June-02-2025

    Dubai

  • June-30-2025

    Dubai

  • July-07-2025

    Dubai

  • Aug-04-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-01-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-29-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-06-2025

    Dubai

  • Nov-03-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-01-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-29-2025

    Dubai

Dates in Other Venues

  • Nov-25-2024

    Barcelona

  • Dec-02-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-02-2024

    Istanbul

  • Dec-09-2024

    Paris

  • Dec-09-2024

    Singapore

  • Dec-16-2024

    London

  • Dec-16-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-23-2024

    Barcelona

  • Jan-06-2025

    Barcelona

  • Jan-13-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Jan-13-2025

    Istanbul

  • Jan-20-2025

    Paris

  • Jan-20-2025

    Singapore

  • Jan-27-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-27-2025

    London

  • Feb-03-2025

    Barcelona

  • Feb-10-2025

    Istanbul

  • Feb-10-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Feb-17-2025

    Paris

  • Feb-17-2025

    Singapore

  • Feb-24-2025

    London

  • Feb-24-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Mar-03-2025

    Barcelona

  • Mar-10-2025

    Istanbul

  • Mar-10-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Mar-17-2025

    Paris

  • Mar-17-2025

    Singapore

  • Mar-24-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Mar-24-2025

    London

  • Apr-07-2025

    Barcelona

  • Apr-14-2025

    Istanbul

  • Apr-14-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Apr-21-2025

    Paris

  • Apr-21-2025

    Singapore

  • Apr-28-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-28-2025

    London

  • May-05-2025

    Barcelona

  • May-12-2025

    Istanbul

  • May-12-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • May-19-2025

    Paris

  • May-19-2025

    Singapore

  • May-26-2025

    Amsterdam

  • May-26-2025

    London

  • June-02-2025

    Barcelona

  • June-09-2025

    Istanbul

  • June-09-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • June-16-2025

    Singapore

  • June-16-2025

    Paris

  • June-23-2025

    Amsterdam

  • June-30-2025

    London

  • June-30-2025

    Barcelona

  • July-07-2025

    Barcelona

  • July-14-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-14-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-21-2025

    Paris

  • July-21-2025

    Singapore

  • July-28-2025

    Amsterdam

  • July-28-2025

    London

  • Aug-04-2025

    Barcelona

  • Aug-11-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Aug-11-2025

    Istanbul

  • Aug-18-2025

    Singapore

  • Aug-18-2025

    Paris

  • Aug-25-2025

    London

  • Aug-25-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Sep-01-2025

    Barcelona

  • Sep-08-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-08-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-15-2025

    Singapore

  • Sep-15-2025

    Paris

  • Sep-22-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Sep-29-2025

    Barcelona

  • Sep-29-2025

    London

  • Oct-06-2025

    Barcelona

  • Oct-13-2025

    Istanbul

  • Oct-13-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Oct-20-2025

    Paris

  • Oct-20-2025

    Singapore

  • Oct-27-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-27-2025

    London

  • Nov-03-2025

    Barcelona

  • Nov-10-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Nov-10-2025

    Istanbul

  • Nov-17-2025

    Paris

  • Nov-17-2025

    Singapore

  • Nov-24-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Nov-24-2025

    London

  • Dec-01-2025

    Barcelona

  • Dec-08-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-08-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-15-2025

    Singapore

  • Dec-15-2025

    Paris

  • Dec-22-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-29-2025

    Barcelona

  • Dec-29-2025

    London

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to International Relations and World Politics


  • Overview of international relations (IR) theory
  • Understanding the meaning of sovereignty, power, anarchy, and security
  • Discussing world’s major issues and concerns:


  1.     War & peace
  2.     Human Rights
  3.     Environmental Concerns


  • Understanding state sovereignty and territorial integrity
  • Exploring the power dynamics and the balance of power
  • Discussing the role of ideology and national interest
  • Understanding the significance of international law
  • Case studies on key international issues

State and Non-State Actors in International Relations


  • Defining state actors and identifying their role in international relations
  • Discussing the impact and role of non-state actors:


  1.     NGOs
  2.     IGOs
  3.     MNCs
  4.     Terrorist groups.


  • Understanding the United Nations and its agencies
  • Understanding European Union and regional organizations
  • Exploring the transnational advocacy networks
  • Discussing the impact of global civil society on international relations
  • Case studies on non-state actor interventions.
  • Comparative analysis of state vs. non-state influence.

International Conflicts and Cooperation


  • Historical and contemporary conflict case studies.
  • Causes of international conflicts.
  • Conflict resolution and peace processes.
  • Examples of international cooperation (e.g., treaties and alliances).
  • Role of diplomacy in conflict management.
  • Case studies on successful cooperation (e.g., the EU, NAFTA).
  • The impact of cultural and religious differences on conflicts.
  • Evaluating peacekeeping missions and interventions.

Globalization & World Politics


  • Defining globalization and its dimensions
  • Discussing economic globalization:


  1.     Trade
  2.     Finance
  3.     Labor markets.


  • Discussing the relationship between political globalization and the diffusion of power
  • Understanding cultural globalization and global identity
  • Exploring the impact of technological advancements on politics
  • Understanding the globalization’s impact on sovereignty and national policies
  • Case studies on the effects of globalization
  • Debates on the benefits and drawbacks of globalization

Global Governance & International Diplomacy


  • Understanding the concept and importance of global governance
  • Evaluating international institutions: UN, WTO, IMF, and World Bank
  • Challenges in global governance: legitimacy, accountability, and effectiveness
  • Understanding the role of diplomacy in shaping global governance
  • Strategies for effective international engagement
  • Discussing future trends in global governance
  • Ethical considerations in international relations
  • Developing a personal or organizational strategy for global diplomacy